The new head of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon), a pro-Pyongyang group, says the association sees the need to adapt to the demands of the younger generation and is ready to promote exchanges with the pro-Seoul Korean Residents Union in Japan (Mindan).
In an interview with Kyodo News, So Man Sul said, "Sentiments and needs are changing" along with generational changes. "We need to work out action plans to deal with this."
Discussing the changes taking place in Japan's Korean community, So said, "Formerly, Korean residents in Japan were simply classified as those belonging to Chongryon and Mindan.