S. Korea calls Japanese delegation's visit to N. Korea 'unexpected'
Foreign affairsMay 15, 2013
Japan did not inform South Korea or the United States of an "unexpected" visit by an adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to North Korea, a Seoul government source said Wednesday, raising concerns that the trip may undermine efforts in forging a coordinated approach toward the belligerent country. North Korea's state media confirmed that a Japanese delegation led by Isao Iijima flew to Pyongyang earlier Tuesday. Japan's Kyodo news agency had also reported on lijima's trip to North Korea