Japan rejects requests by China, S. Korea to revise textbooks

Japan rejects requests by China, S. Korea to revise textbooks

SEOUL, South Korea - Japanese Ambassador to Seoul Terusuke Terada (L) and South Korean Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Han Seung Soo (R) are surrounded by reporters at Han's ministry in Seoul on June 9. Terada conveyed to Han Japan's rejection of requests by China and South Korea for revisions to controversial history textbooks.

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