1. The government of the Republic of Korea expresses deep concern over the fact that leaders of the government and the parliament of Japan once again sent offerings to and visited the Yasukuni Shrine, which glorifies Japan’s history of colonial rule and war of aggression.

2. The ROK government urges the Japanese political leaders to show an attitude of sincere introspection and remorse towards past history, and points out that when such attitude is demonstrated, the ROK-Japan relations can advance in a future-oriented manner, and Japan can earn the trust of neighboring countries.

* unofficial translation