Japan said Wednesday it will closely monitor the evolving situation in South Korea to determine its implications on bilateral ties, after the overnight chaos wrought by the temporary but abrupt declaration of martial law.Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who has pledged to continue improving Japan's ties with South Korea, said the government is watching developments with "particular and grave" concern.Asked about his reported interest in visiting South Korea for a summit with President Yoon Suk Yeol in early January, Ishiba told reporters that "nothing specific has been determined."After Yoon'…READ FULL ARTICLE
