Japanese media report on Korea's decision not to attend the Sado mine memorial ceremony

Japanese media also quickly reported the Korean government's decision not to attend the Sado Mine memorial ceremony and analyzed the background.

Kyodo News said, "It seems that Akiko Ikuina, a foreign affairs official representing the Japanese government, has taken issue with the visit to Yasukuni shrine."

"The Korean government has criticized the visits of ministers and lawmakers to Yasukuni shrine, calling it a place to glorify the war of aggression," he said.

The Jiji news agency also introduced that "the Korean media's reports on the worship of Yasukuni shrine sparked controversy," and private TBS also reported that the attendance of Ikuana was the reason for the decision to boycott.