South Korea’s President Thanks Japan's Former Emperor for Thaw in Ties

Moon sent the letter as the former emperor relinquished his crown to his son Crown Prince Naruhito. Akihito has emphasized the importance of guarding peace during his reign and Moon expects that he would continue to help improve the two countries’ relations after he steps down, South Korea’s foreign ministry spokesman Kim In-chul said in briefing Tuesday. Akihito ended his three-decade reign Tuesday, concluding the imperial era known as Heisei.

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