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Seoul and Tokyo on Thursday discussed a greater opening of Korea to Japanese pop culture imports, but Seoul appeared in no great hurry to make access for entertainment from the former colonial power easier. The culture ministers from the two countries spoke on the sidelines of a three-way meeting with their Chinese counterpart in Jeju on Thursday.
Asked by Japanese reporters when Korea's terrestrial networks will open their doors to Japanese pop imports, Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu In-chon said this was being done step by step "in consideration of Korean sentiment and socio-cultural aspects. I understand that there are partial restrictions on some age groups and broadcasting timelines. I think this matter needs consultation between the Korea Communications Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to build future-oriented bilateral relations."
Japanese Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Tamotsu Aoki said, "We can watch Korean dramas and films and listen to K-pop on Japanese TV. The restaurant run by Bae Yong-joon -- the most famous Korean actor in Japan -- is near my house. I hope it'll be possible to narrow differences in national sentiment in Korea and Japan through meetings like this one."
(englishnews@chosun.com )
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