Japan-South Korea summit mostly skips 'history' in favor of 'future'

President Lee appears to have prioritized economic cooperation over grievances

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, left, shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at their joint press appearance in Tokyo on Aug. 23.  © Reuters

STEVEN BOROWIEC

TOKYO -- The outcome of this weekend's summit between Seoul and Tokyo represents a break from how South Korea's political left has for decades approached relations with Japan, raising the possibility of a long-term change in bilateral relations.

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