Gov't expresses regret over Takaichi's offering to controversial war shrine
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government expressed regret Saturday...
On October 17, South Korea's government expressed regret following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japan's imperialistic history. Takaichi made the offering to inaugurate the shrine's three-day autumn festival, but she plans to avoid visiting the shrine in person during the event, according to Kyodo News citing sources close to the prime minister.
The Yasukuni Shrine pays tribute to approximately 2.46 million Japanese war casualties, including 14 Class A war criminals convicted by international courts for their roles in World War II. In a statement, South Korea's foreign ministry reiterated its deep disappointment and regret over Takaichi's actions, urging Japan's leaders to confront history honestly and demonstrate sincere remorse through their conduct.
The ministry emphasized that these steps are crucial for building a future-oriented South Korea-Japan relationship based on trust and mutual understanding.
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