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Japan forced labor
![Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-1184122_1280.jpg)
Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains
By Airin Ri and Anasuya Syam
Despite past commitments, Japan is the only G-7 member that has not imposed sanctions on Beijing for its state policy of forced labor.
![A New Flashpoint in Japan-Korea Relations A New Flashpoint in Japan-Korea Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-11-16-122229.jpg)
A New Flashpoint in Japan-Korea Relations
By SAKAMOTO Shigeki
Misgivings over the Korean Supreme Court’s ruling in September 2021.
![UNESCO and Japan’s Rewriting of History UNESCO and Japan’s Rewriting of History](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-07-23-6.jpg)
UNESCO and Japan’s Rewriting of History
By Mindy L. Kotler
At UNESCO, Japan lays bare the difficulties of achieving shared values within the Quad.
![South Korea’s Botched Handling of the Forced Labor Issue South Korea’s Botched Handling of the Forced Labor Issue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19143468428561.jpg)
South Korea’s Botched Handling of the Forced Labor Issue
By Kan Kimura
The Moon Jae-in government’s claim of putting the victims first doesn’t stand scrutiny.
![Japan’s G20 Summit Fails at Repairing Japan-Korea relations Japan’s G20 Summit Fails at Repairing Japan-Korea relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-moon-abe.jpg)
Japan’s G20 Summit Fails at Repairing Japan-Korea relations
By Thisanka Siripala
Tensions between Tokyo and Seoul show no signs of easing, with a political trade war escalating over historic grievances.
![Japan-South Korea Spat Threatens to Morph Into Trade War Japan-South Korea Spat Threatens to Morph Into Trade War](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-busan_port.jpg)
Japan-South Korea Spat Threatens to Morph Into Trade War
By Jenna Gibson
Japanese restrictions on high-tech exports to Korea are the latest manifestation of tensions linked to historical issues.
![Japan-Korea Relations Could Get Worse Before They Get Better Japan-Korea Relations Could Get Worse Before They Get Better](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18333088927897.jpg)
Japan-Korea Relations Could Get Worse Before They Get Better
By Andrew Wolman
What will be the impact of the new wave of forced labor lawsuits in South Korea?
![A Profound Development in Japan-South Korea Relations A Profound Development in Japan-South Korea Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-thediplomat-ap_18303245756556-386x253.jpg)
A Profound Development in Japan-South Korea Relations
By Kan Kimura
A recent ruling has global implications.
![Japan Again Urges South Korea to Overrule Court's Forced Labor Decision Japan Again Urges South Korea to Overrule Court's Forced Labor Decision](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-japanese_foreign_minister_taro_kono_participates_in_press_availability_in_seoul_28915244548.jpg)
Japan Again Urges South Korea to Overrule Court's Forced Labor Decision
By Mari Yamaguchi
Foreign Minister Taro Kono warned that the ruling could damage “the legal foundation of our relationship.”
![Forced Labor Court Decision Opens Rift in Japan-South Korea Ties Forced Labor Court Decision Opens Rift in Japan-South Korea Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18303245756556.jpg)
Forced Labor Court Decision Opens Rift in Japan-South Korea Ties
By Daniel Hurst
Japan wants South Korea to undo a court ruling granting compensation to victims of World War II-era forced labor.
![Mitsubishi Apologizes to Chinese WWII Forced Laborers Mitsubishi Apologizes to Chinese WWII Forced Laborers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-06_13-35-03.jpg)
Mitsubishi Apologizes to Chinese WWII Forced Laborers
By Peter Bittner
After 70 years, justice for survivors and their families… but not for everyone
![Japanese Company Apologizes for Forced Labor During World War II Japanese Company Apologizes for Forced Labor During World War II](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-20_19-19-29.jpg)
Japanese Company Apologizes for Forced Labor During World War II
By Shannon Tiezzi
Mitsubishi formally apologizes to U.S. POWs forced to work for the company during World War II.
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