and South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun meet Friday in Pusan, South Korea, at the APEC leaders' summit.

Roh said the visits represent "a challenge to South Korea" and are generating concern that Japan may be returning to its militaristic past, according to a Japanese official who briefed reporters separately.

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