1998: Japan- South Korean apology” for inflicting “heavy damage and pain” on Koreans

 Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi gives visiting South Korean President Kim Dae Jung a written statement saying that Japan “expressed deep remorse and extended a heartfelt apology” for inflicting “heavy damage and pain” on Koreans.

To: 
South Korea
From: 
Japan
Year of Apology: 
1998