South Korea and China urge Japan to maintain spirit of pacifist constitution

<p>&nbsp;South Korea urged Japan on Tuesday to maintain the spirit of its pacifist constitution despite reinterpreting the text, allowing the country to exercise the right to collective self-defense.</p><p><br><br>“The Japanese government, while upholding the basic spirit of its more than 60-year-old pacifist Constitution and within the framework of the U.S.-Japan alliance, should be transparent in its efforts and should not undermine regional peace and stability,” the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.</p><p><br><br>The South Korean government has not openly expressed opposition to Japan’s changes, partly because they are supported by the United States. However, it is concerned about potentially negative public reaction.</p>
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