The defence ministry declined to participate after South Korea suddenly refused to permit the MSDF to display its rising sun flag during the review. Japan’s defence ministry declined to participate after South Korea suddenly refused to permit it to display its rising sun flag during the review. ( SHUJI KAJIYAMA / Associated Press )“We repeatedly explained Japan's position, but the South Korean side did not accept it. South Korea is thought to have begun perceiving the rising sun flag as problematic relatively recently. Democratic Party of Korea members and other lawmakers presented the bill to parliament again on Tuesday ahead of the fleet review.

Source: thestar October 06, 2018 23:15 UTC