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Japan and South Korea renew ties in first summit in 12 years

Anthony Kuhn

Updated March 16, 2023

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shake hands following a joint news conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Thursday. (Pool photo via AP)

This article was originally published on March 15, 2023.

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