Japan's defense minister will not attend an annual security dialogue. This decision comes after a visit to a war shrine. The event the minister will skip is held in Seoul.

Further details about this situation are available from The Korea Herald. The decision not to attend the security dialogue has been reported, but additional context or information about the implications of this decision can be found through the source.

The Korea Herald has reported on the defense minister's plans, providing information about the situation. Readers can refer to the source for more information about the annual security dialogue and the defense minister's decision.