SEOUL -- In marking the 1945 end of Japan's colonial rule, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered a speech highlighting Tokyo's current contributions to national security instead of raising historical grievances.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his visit to Seoul in May. © Reuters
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