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  "id": 15135847,
  "title": "Gov't expresses regret over Takaichi's offering to controversial war shrine",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/govt-expresses-regret-over-takaichis-offering-to-controversial-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T06:06:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261017002300315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government expressed regret Saturday...",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to controversial Yasukuni war shrine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/japans-takaichi-sends-offering-to-controversial-yasukuni-war-shrine",
        "published": "2026-10-17T00:33:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Japan PM sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine for autumn rite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/japan-pm-sends-offering-to-war-linked-yasukuni-shrine-for-autumn-rite",
        "published": "2026-10-17T01:02:49.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine for autumn rite",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/takaichi-sends-offering-to-yasukuni-shrine-for-autumn-rite",
        "published": "2026-10-17T07:03:22.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}