South Korea Condemns Japanese PM’s Yasukuni Shrine Visit
South Korea expressed “deep disappointment and regret” over Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s offering to the Yasukuni Shrine, a site viewed by Seoul as a symbol of Japan’s WWII aggression. Ishiba’s offering, a traditional tree branch, accompanied a visit by Japanese lawmakers. The South Korean government urged Japan to acknowledge its wartime history and demonstrate remorse, highlighting this as crucial for future relations. This action follows recent improvements in bilateral ties, raising concerns about potential setbacks. The incident underscores the ongoing sensitivity surrounding historical issues between the two nations.
John Q. Hosedrinker