OSAKA -- In Osaka, home to a large population of Korean residents of Japan, hopes are high that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's visit to Japan, the first such trip by a South Korean leader in 12 years, will be a significant step toward improving relations between the two countries.
Although the bilateral relationship had recently been considered at its worst since the end of World War II, expectations for boosting economic and cultural exchanges are growing in Osaka.
The Minami district, part of Osaka's downtown, now attracts many Korean tourists. They are often seen taking selfies in front of the iconic Glico sign and lining up at food stalls selling takoyaki octopus dumplings.
