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Japan-South Korea relations
Japan, South Korea in Row Over Alleged Radar-Lock Incident
By Ankit Panda
Seoul denies that its warship deliberately locked on to a Japanese military aircraft.
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.”
K-Pop Group BTS Caught in Latest Tensions Between South Korea and Japan
By Jenna Gibson
Amid a rising wave of tensions, Korean entertainment is once again getting caught in the crossfire.
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.
Facing 'Rising Sun' Flag Row, Japan Withdraws From International Fleet Review
By Daniel Hurst
The dispute once again illustrates the extent to which history plagues modern Japan-South Korea relations.
Little to Celebrate on 20th Anniversary of Obuchi-Kim Declaration
By Jeff Kingston
In 1998, Japan and South Korea agreed to “build a future-oriented relationship based on reconciliation.” What went wrong?
Japan's Foreign Policy Balancing Act
By Daniel Hurst
This year's Diplomacy Bluebook shows Japan scrambling to square long-held positions with rapid changes in the region.
China-Japan-South Korea Trilateral (Finally) Meets Again
By Daniel Hurst
After a two-year hiatus, the once-annual forum reconvenes amid rapid developments on the Korean Peninsula.
More Than Meets the Eye: The 2018 Japan-China-South Korea Trilateral Summit
By David Kim
Wednesday’s trilateral summit will add momentum to — and raise the stakes for — the upcoming Trump-Kim meeting.
What Is South Korea’s Vision for the New Northeast Asian Order?
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
Kim Yong-jae, from the China-Japan-Korea Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat, reflects on the upcoming flurry of summits.
Nobody Puts Japan in the Corner
By Melodie Ha
How Tokyo can make its way to the North Korean negotiating table.
Abe’s Charm Offensive – Is There a Second Act?
By Carlos Ramirez
The Japanese prime minister has put serious effort into diplomacy near and far -- but will it pay off?