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

2. The ROK government sternly urges the Japanese political leaders to work to earn the trust of neighboring countries and contribute to advancing the ROK-Japan relations in a future-oriented manner by demonstrating through action their humble reflection and sincere remorse for Japan’s past wrongdoings based on a correct understanding of history.

* unofficial translation