1. The government of the Republic of Korea expresses deep concern over the fact that responsible leaders of the government and the parliament of Japan once again sent offerings to and paid tribute at the Yasukuni Shrine, which glorifies Japan’s history of colonial rule and war of aggression.

2. Japan’s political leaders should work to earn trust from neighboring countries and the international community by squarely facing history and demonstrating their remorse for Japan’s past wrongdoings through sincere action.


* unofficial translation