The restrained handling of the disagreement shows a determination on both sides to prevent the diplomatic row from escalating, analysts say
Yet, experts say the restrained handling of the disagreement by both governments signals a determination to prevent the diplomatic row from spiralling.
“Rationally, given the situation in northeast Asia at the moment, I do not think that either government wants to escalate this disagreement to the point that it again becomes angry exchanges,” said Lim Eun-jung, a professor of international studies at Kongju National University.
Despite long-standing resistance from South Korea, the Sado Island gold mines in Niigata prefecture were added to Unesco’s list of World Heritage sites last year. Japan had previously agreed to provide a “full explanation” of the site’s history for visitors, although South Korea claims information at the site today fails to live up to that promise.
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