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The China Factor in Japan-South Korea Rapprochement
May 31, 2023

The China Factor in Japan-South Korea Rapprochement

By Corey Lee Bell, Elena Collinson, and Xunpeng Shi
Long-running trade rivalries between the two nations are now being eclipsed by the common threat posed by China’s economic transformation.

Planned Fukushima Water Release Adds a New Wrinkle to Japan-South Korea Ties
May 30, 2023

Planned Fukushima Water Release Adds a New Wrinkle to Japan-South Korea Ties

By Thisanka Siripala
As Japan prepares to release treated water from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, it battles harsh criticism from South Korea.
Why Won’t Japan Apologize in a Way That Satisfies South Korea?
May 15, 2023

Why Won’t Japan Apologize in a Way That Satisfies South Korea?

By Jio Kamata
Again and again, Japanese prime ministers have hesitated to go against the powerful conservative faction to offer a direct apology for Japan's colonial period.

Leaders of Japan, South Korea to Visit Memorial to Korean Victims of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
May 13, 2023

Leaders of Japan, South Korea to Visit Memorial to Korean Victims of Hiroshima Atomic Bombing

By Takahashi Kosuke
A visit by Kishida and Yoon to the Monument in Memory of the Korean Victims of the A-bomb will mark a watershed in the historic reconciliation between the two nations.

Momentum Building in the Japan-South Korea Partnership 
May 12, 2023

Momentum Building in the Japan-South Korea Partnership 

By Kyoko Imai
Asia’s two leading democracies have no choice but to put their historical differences aside. That’s clear from recent engagement between Kishida and Yoon. 

How the Japan-South Korea Normalization Reshaped Both Countries
May 10, 2023

How the Japan-South Korea Normalization Reshaped Both Countries

By Shu Fukuya
Tokyo's economic aid to Seoul laid the foundations of a new development model – but it had a dark side as well.

South Korean President Holds Meeting With Japanese Prime Minister in Seoul
May 08, 2023

South Korean President Holds Meeting With Japanese Prime Minister in Seoul

By Mitch Shin
For the first time in 12 years, the Japanese prime minister visited Seoul for a bilateral meeting with the South Korean president. 
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to South Korea: 3 Points to Watch
May 06, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to South Korea: 3 Points to Watch

By Takahashi Kosuke
From a potential Kishida apology to the limits of security cooperation, three important questions will define the future trajectory of the Japan-South Korea thaw.

Japan’s Kishida to Visit South Korea Before G7 Summit
May 03, 2023

Japan’s Kishida to Visit South Korea Before G7 Summit

By Mari Yamaguchi
On May 7, Japan’s prime minister will reciprocate President Yoon’s trip to Tokyo. Kishida will be the first Japanese leader to visit South Korea since 2018.

After the Japan-South Korea Summit, the Ball Is in Washington’s Court
April 24, 2023

After the Japan-South Korea Summit, the Ball Is in Washington’s Court

By Jaemin Lee
The U.S. can incentivize the thaw through enhanced trilateral cooperation in economic security.

Yoon and Kishida Are Fumbling South Korea-Japan Rapprochement 
March 24, 2023

Yoon and Kishida Are Fumbling South Korea-Japan Rapprochement 

By Joel Atkinson
With Yoon and Kishida less than ideal midwives to a new relationship, there’s a real need for Washington to help move things along.
What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?
March 21, 2023

What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?

By Mina Pollmann
Between China and North Korea, the logic for increased Japan-South Korea cooperation is clear. All that was lacking was political will. 

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