South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak Yon, who is attending Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony. Photo: Kyodo
Will South Korea and Japan reconcile after PM’s visit for emperor’s enthronement?
- Lee Nak-yon is set to attend Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony on Tuesday – the highest-level visit by South Korea for months
- Analysts say Japan is unlikely to budge on historical disputes, but a letter from Moon Jae-in to Shinzo Abe may indicate Seoul is ready to improve relations
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South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak Yon, who is attending Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony. Photo: Kyodo