Japan defense minister to skip annual security dialogue in Seoul
Japan's defense minister will reportedly skip an annual security dialogue in Seoul after visiting a war shrine, according to sources.
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The absence could further strain Japan-South Korea security ties, though no broader policy change is reported.
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