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Yasukuni Shrine visits draw opposition in Japan and South Korea

Visits to Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine have sparked opposition in Japan and South Korea. The headline does not provide further details about the visitors or the specific consequences.

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The issue can contribute to diplomatic tensions between Japan and South Korea over wartime history.

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  1. Yasukuni Shrine visits spark opposition in Japan, South Korea ↗japanherald.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC

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