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The relationship between Korea and Japan have definitely gotten closer after they co-hosted the World Cup in 2002. That year, Lena Park and Brown Eye from Korea and Chemistry and Sowelu from Japan sang the World Cup theme song "Let's get together now" and the world got to see the closeness of these two countries. Good neighbours are not always easy to come by. To be a good neighbour, people should first learn about mutual respect. Then, they must be willing to let go of historical baggage and leave the baggage where they should rightfully be - in history. Lastly, as aptly put across by the poster above, people should want to know more about each other. The road to mutual respect and understanding can be bumpy, but yet, to receive a sincere and genuine smile at the end of the day may just make all efforts worthwhile.