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Historical issues in Northeast Asia
Should President Obama Visit Hiroshima?
By Gi-Wook Shin and Daniel Sneider
If framed correctly, a presidential visit could advance historical reconciliation throughout Northeast Asia.
China, Taiwan Apply Pressure to Japan Over 'Comfort Women' Issue
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing and Taipei respond to Japan's agreement with South Korea over World War II sex slaves.
South Korea’s ‘Comfort Women’ Reject Deal With Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Critics reject the landmark deal as political expediency that does not adequately address the victims' concerns.
Japan, South Korea Reach Agreement on 'Comfort Women'
By Yuki Tatsumi
The agreement could provide a long-awaited breakthrough in Japan-Korea ties.
Korean Man Arrested in Yasukuni Bombing Case
By Shannon Tiezzi
The suspect has both admitted and denied planting explosives at the controversial shrine honoring Japan's war dead.
Are Korea and Japan Headed for a Thaw?
By John Power
The Park-Abe meeting was encouraging, but there are structural issues that still need to be addressed.
'Comfort Women' Issue Dominates Rare Japan-Korea Bilateral Talks
By Mina Pollmann
South Korea's president wants to reach a final solution by the end of 2015.
China Holds Bilateral Talks With South Korea, Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Li Keqiang held separate discussions with Park Geun-hye and Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of their trilateral summit.
With Trilateral Summit, China-Japan-Korea Cooperation 'Completely Restored'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Leaders from China, Japan, and South Korea avoided touching on divisive issues in favor of sending a positive message.
UNESCO Accepts China's Nanjing Massacre Documents
By Bochen Han
Japan is not happy with the UN body's decision.
The US-Korea Summit, Take Two: What Park and Obama Should Talk About
By Jung-Yeop Woo and Eileen Block
How South Korea can put its partnership with the United States on the right track.
Confirmed: Chinese Navy Entered US Territorial Waters off Alaska
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China as the engine of global growth and Japanese war criminals in post-WWII China. Friday links.