Controversy and Commemoration: Japan's 80th Anniversary of WWII Defeat
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 8 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Japan commemorated the 80th anniversary of its World War Two defeat, with cabinet ministers visiting Yasukuni Shrine, a contentious site for Japan's neighbors. South Korea and China criticized visits by officials that they see as undermining diplomatic ties. Enhanced security cooperation marks a new phase in Japan-South Korea relations.
