For too long, intemperate historical debates – often driven by biased newspaper accounts – have poisoned bilateral relations. Now, as another war of words heats up, Japanese and South Korean leaders need to step back, recognize where the real interests of their people lie, both today and in the future, and calmly begin to take the measures required to ensure durable reconciliation.
历史争论——往往受有偏见的报纸文章煽动——毒害双边关系已有很长的时间。如今，又一场口水仗眼看着就要打响，日本和韩国灵动人应该后退一步，认清今天和未来人民的真正利益在哪里，冷静地开始采取必要措施确保持久妥协。