Japan held a memorial service at Sado Mine to honor wartime laborers, mainly 1,500 Korean men forced to work during Japan’s colonial rule. The event, planned as a joint effort with South Korea, was marred by the latter’s last-minute boycott due to unresolved differences and controversy over Japan’s representative’s alleged visit to Yasukuni Shrine. Despite recent efforts to mend ties, the absence at the memorial highlighted the deep complexity of historical issues between Japan and South Korea.
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ASEAN nations can overcome space, disaster constraints in pursuit of nuclear energy: IAEA chief
Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi emphasized the potential for Southeast Asian nations, particularly Singapore, to adopt nuclear energy, citing its robust technology base and regulatory framework. During his visit, he signed a renewed agreement with Singapore to enhance nuclear expertise in developing nations, while addressing public concerns stemming from past nuclear disasters.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DODx8ijpIeE Want More Context? 🔎
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