"Building trust with the next administration"...a touch on security and economic repercussions

"It remains the same that we will continue to respond closely with South Korea"
Former President Trump is certain to be elected...Policy uncertainty increased
The Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation system may require the U.S. to reduce its role
Chances are that he will put pressure on Japan to raise its defense contribution significantly.

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Japan has also been paying keen attention to the impact of the results of the U.S. presidential election on the country.

In particular, it is expected to focus on preparing the impact and countermeasures on foreign and security policies and the economy as a whole.

Correspondent Kim Se-ho's report from Tokyo.

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The Japanese government has been watching the U.S. presidential election with great interest.

He said he would refrain from commenting on the U.S. domestic political situation, but
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U.S.-Japan alliance is the foundation of Japan's foreign and security policy, stressing that it will continue to cooperate with the next U.S. regime.

[Yoshimasa Hayashi / Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary: We intend to build strong trust and cooperative relations between the next administration in order to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance]

Regarding the Korea-U.S.-Japan cooperation system, he said, "We will continue to work closely together to respond."

However, as former President Trump's election is certain, uncertainties in foreign affairs, security, and the economy are growing.

First of all, former President Trump, who prioritizes the real interests of the United States over alliances or multilateral cooperation, may demand that the United States reduce its role.

There is also a high possibility that it will pressure a significant increase in the contribution of defense costs to Japan.

Japan's flagship exports, such as automobiles, could be directly hit, as it said it would impose tariffs of up to 20% on goods produced abroad.

As he strongly criticized Japan's weak yen, saying it was a disaster for U.S. companies, it is expected to have a significant impact on Japan's interest rate policy.

In addition, the sale of US Steel's steelmaking in Japan has also shown strong resistance, so it is expected to put a brake on it in some way.

The Japanese government's struggles to respond to the impact and variables of the presidential election on major Japanese policies are expected to deepen.

I'm Kim Se-ho from YTN in Tokyo.