The centuries-old mines stirring Japan-SKorea tensions

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 26, 2022 12:01 am

SADO, Japan: Under a split-top mountain on the Japanese island of Sado lies a network of centuries-old mines that have sparked a new diplomatic row with South Korea.

Some of the gold and silver mines of Sado, off Japan's west coast, are believed to have started operating as early as the 12th century and produced until after World War 2.

This file photo shows visitors at a museum on gold mines on Sado island on May 9, 2022. Under a split-top mountain on the Japanese island of Sado lies a network of centuries-old mines that have sparked a new diplomatic row with South Korea. AFP PHOTO

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