Seoul urges Tokyo to fully acknowledge Sado mine history at memorial

South Korea pressed Japan to confront the full history of the Sado gold mine, including forced labor of Koreans during WWII, ahead of a separate memorial event. The dispute reflects unresolved historical grievances that continue to strain bilateral ties despite recent diplomatic efforts. The outcome of the memorial and Japan's response will signal whether reconciliation momentum holds.

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