News Hundred Japanese lawmakers visit Yasukuni Shrine

Victims of Japanese aggression during the first half of the 20th century, especially Chinese and Koreans, see Yasukuni Shrine as a symbol of Japan's militarism because it honours its war dead, including convicted war criminals. Visits and donations to the shrine by Japanese political leaders are seen by critics as a sign of a lack of remorse over the country's wartime actions. South Korea's Foreign Ministry expressed "deep concern and regret" on Tuesday over the "large-scale" visit to a shrine that "beautifies Japan's colonial pillage and war of aggression." It said in a statement that Japan instead should show "humble reflection and sincere remorse" about its wartime past to win back the trust of the international community. Hidehisa Otsuji, a senior member of Kishida's party, said the group prayed to the spirits of the war dead to protect Japan from the coronavirus pandemic.

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