Seoul condemns Japan's Yasukuni tribute, urges Japan to confront its history

Seoul's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Japan's continued tributes at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's offering on Monday.

In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry expressed deep disappointment and urged Japan's leaders to confront their history with sincerity.

The statement also followed a visit to the shrine by a group of Japanese lawmakers on Tuesday morning.

The ministry emphasized that such actions undermine trust and hinder efforts to build a future-oriented relationship.

The shrine in Tokyo commemorates those who died in Japan's past wars, including 14 convicted Class A war criminals.