China News Service, April 21. According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean government expressed deep regret for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offering sacrifices to the Yasukuni Shrine on the 21st local time.
According to reports, the South Korean government commented in the name of the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the South Korean government is deeply disappointed and regretful that the Japanese leadership once again sacrificed and visited the Yasukuni Shrine, which beautifies the war of aggression and enshrines Class A war criminals.
The South Korean side urges the Japanese side to face up to history and reflect on its history of aggression with practical actions.
In addition, South Korean foreign minister nominee Park Jin said on the 21st that Japan should face up to history, conduct modest reflection and show a humble attitude on the matter of Kishida Fumio offering sacrifices to the Yasukuni Shrine.
Earlier on the 21st local time, Fumio Kishida offered sacrifices called "Masaki" to the Yasukuni Shrine during the "Spring Festival".
Fumio Kishida himself will not visit the shrine, NHK said.