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Summary: South Korea assembly speaker wants DNA testing for 1942 mine accident in Japan NHK

1. South Korea's National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has urged Japan to consider DNA testing for remains found at a 1942 coal mine disaster site in western Japan, where 136 of the victims were from the Korean Peninsula.

2. Woo expressed the need for both countries to address their shared history to foster economic cooperation and strengthen their relationship as peace partners in Northeast Asia.

3. Ambassador Mizushima indicated that arrangements would be made for Woo's visit to Japan, with both sides expressing continued support for strengthening the ties between their parliaments.
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South Korea's National Assembly Speaker Woo urges Japan to perform DNA testing on remains from a 1942 coal mine disaster site where 136 Korean victims were found. Both leaders aim to address their shared history for economic cooperation and strengthening their relationship as peace partners in
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ID: 3f80329c-4857-4246-98a9-1b2a200fc43d

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251208_17/#summary

Date: Dec. 8, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-08

Created: 2025/12/09 06:40

Updated: 2025/12/09 06:42