South Korean government expresses ”deep disappointment and regret” over Japanese leadership's visit to Yasukuni Shrine

On the 15th, the South Korean government expressed regret over Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other leaders making offerings to and visiting Yasukuni Shrine.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on the same day that "the government has taken measures to prevent Japan from
"We express our deep disappointment and regret that Japan's responsible leaders have once again made offerings and repeated visits to Yasukuni Shrine, a shrine that glorifies the war of aggression and enshrines war criminals."
"The government calls on Japan's responsible leaders to squarely face history and demonstrate their humble reflection and sincere remorse for it through their actions," he said. "This will be a step towards a future-oriented Korea-Japan relationship."
"I would like to emphasize once again that this will be an important foundation for the exhibition."