Israel accepts S. Korea's Holocaust remarks explanation

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced on Wednesday that a high-level Israeli official has accepted Seoul's explanation regarding controversial social media remarks made by President Lee Jae-myung about the Holocaust. The Israeli side stated it understood the explanation, leading Seoul to declare the diplomatic dispute resolved. The remarks had sparked concern and criticism, prompting a diplomatic clarification from South Korea. The swift resolution indicates both sides moved to contain the issue and prevent further strain on bilateral relations.