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Japan-South Korea relations
What Are Japan’s ‘Sanctions’ on South Korea?
By Shin Kawashima
It is time for a clear-eyed look at the facts.
James Schoff: Japan and Korea 'Have Given up on Each Other'
By Ankit Panda
“This episode of Japan-Korea diplomatic friction is different from past instances.”
There Will Be No Winner in the Japan-South Korea Dispute
By Sebastian Maslow and Paul O’Shea
The current dispute marks a clear break in both countries’ dealings with historical legacies.
Moon Leaves the Door Open for Talks With Japan
By Troy Stangarone
In his Liberation Day address, South Korea’s president extended an olive branch to Tokyo.
South Korea Strikes Back, Removes Japan From Trade White List
By Kim Tong-Hyung
Seoul will remove Japan from its own preferred trade list after Tokyo did the same to South Korea.
Voices Grow in South Korea to Oppose Anti-Japan Movement
By Tae-jun Kang
As the economic implications for South Korea become clear, calls to resolve the standoff are growing.
Japan's Economic Restrictions on South Korea Are Overkill
By Troy Stangarone
If the forced labor rulings are the hidden motivation, Tokyo’s actions are wildly disproportionate.
South Korea Vows Countermeasures as Japan Downgrades Trade Status
By Mari Yamaguchi
As Japan escalates its trade restrictions, South Korea vows to respond in kind.
Japan and South Korea Are Learning the Wrong Lessons From China
By Mercedes Trent
The adoption of a rival’s coercive tactics by a U.S. ally is alarming.
Will South Korean Turn to Its PM to Resolve Conflicts With Japan?
By Tae-jun Kang
Lee Nak-yeon, known as a Japan expert, might be one of the few chances Seoul has to resolve the dispute.
Japan-Korea ‘Trade War’ Starts to Bite
By Thisanka Siripala
Escalating Japan-South Korea tensions, including a boycott movement, begin to hit the pockets of major Japanese brands.
What's Driving Japan's Trade Restrictions on South Korea?
By Mina Pollmann
The export controls are a policy of last resort from a frustrated Tokyo.