Seoul and Tokyo appear to be at odds again, this time over South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s push to formally end the Korean War, following reports that Japan has voiced its objections to the initiative.
Experts told NK News that the Fumio Kishida administration's opposition to an end-of-war declaration stems from its worries about being excluded from any significant developments on North Korea issues.
Seoul and Tokyo appear to be at odds again, this time over South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s push to formally end the Korean War, following reports that Japan has voiced its objections to the initiative.
Experts told NK News that the Fumio Kishida administration's opposition to an end-of-war declaration stems from its worries about being excluded from any significant developments on North Korea issues.
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