Japan PM says his 'heart aches' over South Korea's colonial-era suffering

Fumio Kishida hailed fresh efforts to mend Tokyo's long-strained ties with Seoul at a landmark summit.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Sunday that his "heart aches" over South Korea's colonial-era suffering, as he hailed fresh efforts to mend Tokyo's long-strained ties with Seoul at a landmark summit.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. (AFP)

"My heart aches as many people went through a very difficult and sad experience in the harsh environment at that time," Kishisa said, speaking after a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.