South Korean foreign ministry criticized Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba's ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine, which includes war criminals, as it undermines reconciliation efforts.
South Korea has expressed disappointment over Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sending a ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan's war dead, including convicted war criminals. The South Korean foreign ministry criticized this act as a disregard for historical suffering and warned it could undermine reconciliation efforts. Ishiba opted for the offering instead of a personal visit, a departure from recent practices to avoid diplomatic tensions.
October 16, 2024
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