In 1998, Japan and South Korea agreed to “build a future-oriented relationship based on reconciliation.” What went wrong?

The roots of national identity for each state hinders deeper cooperation between them.

Without substantial revisions to multilateral regimes, the Sanchi environmental crisis will not be the last of its kind.

After months of speculation, Moon's administration decides to keep to the 2015 agreement.

South Korea's Moon Jae-in has domestic political reasons for reopening the agreement.

South Korea does not allow for any nuance in its discussions of this particular historical issue.

Japan has overreacted to the latest "comfort women" memorial statue in South Korea.

What to watch for during the Japanese prime minister's historic trip.

China and Japan have a thousand year history of fighting each other. What if that pattern repeats itself?

Historical issues and maritime disputes continue to strain relations between China and Japan.

How, and why, activists and artists seek to tell the story of wartime sexual slavery to an American audience.

"Being contrite contains real diplomatic, defense, and economic benefits."

After 70 years, justice for survivors and their families… but not for everyone

Lacking formal implementation and combined with changing political tides, the comfort women issue will drag on.

If framed correctly, a presidential visit could advance historical reconciliation throughout Northeast Asia.

Beijing and Taipei respond to Japan's agreement with South Korea over World War II sex slaves.