Japan to decide soon on visa for Taiwan's Lee

Japan to decide soon on visa for Taiwan's Lee

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Yohei Kono answers questions on visa application filed by former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui at a news conference at he Foreign Ministry on April 20. Kono refrained from commenting on the possible timing for a final decision to come out, adding he is making ''utmost efforts to resolve the case by carefully considering the humanitarian aspect and the international situation'' surrounding Lee's intention to visit Japan.

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