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Takaichi Sends Offering to Yasukuni Shrine, Sparking South Korean Reaction

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to the Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo. This action, aimed at honoring war dead, has historically angered neighboring nations, prompting a statement of 'regret' from South Korea.

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