Comfort women cast shadow for Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's attendance at the Republic of Korea-hosted Winter Olympics would not change the tense situation in East Asia, although Tokyo intends to win the support of Seoul, said Chinese experts.

Abe on Wednesday said he would attend the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, scheduled to open next month.

The decision came after relations between Tokyo and Seoul looked as if they might be turning frosty again.