South Korean president’s comments on Japan spark controversy in his own country

South Korean presidents comments on Japan spark controversy in his

On Monday April 24, South Korea normalized its trade relations with Japan. Since 2019, after a dispute over compensation for Japanese war crimes, the two countries had imposed trade restrictions. Seoul has therefore added Tokyo to its white list of trusted partners, allowing for easier exchanges. President Yoon Suk-yeol spoke about relations with Japan. But his comment is far from unanimous in South Korea.

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