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WorldYasukuni Shrine visits draw opposition in Japan and South Korea

Japanese peace advocates and South Korean lawmakers strongly condemned a monetary offering and visits by Japanese politicians to Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender. Critics called the shrine a symbol of militarism and aggression, and described the visits as a reckless provocation that undermines Japan-South Korea trust.

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CCGTN★★★★☆2026-08-15 08:05Original

Yasukuni Shrine visits draw opposition in Japan and South Korea
Yasukuni Shrine visits draw opposition in Japan and South KoreaWorld