Japan-South Korea relations

A little more empathy is needed, on both sides.

A biographer of Japan’s outgoing prime minister discusses Abe’s lasting legacy on foreign affairs and trade.

South Korea-Japan ties during Abe’s tenure can probably best be described as persistent lows, punctuated by what have proved to be mostly ephemeral highs

The latest example of outrage culture in Japan and South Korea speaks to the underlying problems in the relationship.

The boycott movement is still going strong, a year later.

An era of activists speaking on behalf of the women themselves has come to a natural end.

Seoul initially opened its complaint last year at the World Trade Organization.

After a landslide win, now is the time to address bilateral tensions.

Just when things were looking up, the outbreak -- and dueling travel restrictions -- has complicated ties yet again.

Recent data indicate the overall damage was limited, but that could change if we see another round of escalation.

The talks were an attempt to unravel Japan’s export restrictions on South Korea, one facet of a larger chill in bilateral relations.