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Japan defense minister skips Seoul dialogue after Yasukuni Shrine visit
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The Korea JoongAng Daily has more information on this development, including the context surrounding the defense minister's decision to skip the Seoul dialogue. This decision was made after a visit to the Yasukuni Shrine.
A defense minister from Japan has decided not to attend a dialogue in Seoul. This decision was made after a visit to the Yasukuni Shrine. The shrine visit is known to be a sensitive issue.
Further details about the situation are available from the Korea JoongAng Daily. The decision to skip the dialogue is reported to be a result of the visit to the shrine.
The Korea JoongAng Daily has more information on this development, including the context surrounding the defense minister's decision to skip the Seoul dialogue.
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