Japan’s Defense Minister Boycotts Seoul Security Dialogue Over Shrine Visit
Tokyo has decided to send a lower-ranking official to the annual Seoul Defense Dialogue, effectively boycotting the event amid heightened diplomatic friction. The decision follows criticism from South Korea over Japan’s recent political leader visit to a contentious war memorial.
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Japanese minister to skip Seoul Defense Dialogue
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi will skip next week's Seoul Defense Dialogue, officials and media reports said Friday, amid signs that defense exchanges between South Korea and Japan may be losing momentum following Koizumi's visit to the Yasukuni Shrine last month. Japan will instead be represented by Atsushi Ando, a vice-minister-level official at Japan's Ministry of Defense, according to South Korea's Ministry of National Defense. "This year's Seoul Defense Dialogue is expected to
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