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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shahana Yasmin

Japan’s new PM says she loves ‘Korean skincare and dramas’

Japan’s newly elected prime minister Sanae Takaichi shared that she had a personal liking for South Korean culture, as she sought to ease concerns in Seoul about Japan’s future policy direction amid longstanding tensions between the two nations.

In her inaugural press briefing on Tuesday, Takaichi said she really likes “Korean ‘gim’ (dried and seasoned seaweed), I use Korean cosmetics, and I watch Korean dramas”.

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