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Japan-South Korea relations
Japan’s Terrible Mistake on 'Comfort Women'
By Mintaro Oba
Japan has overreacted to the latest "comfort women" memorial statue in South Korea.
Speaker Chung Sye-Kyun on South Korea's Political Crisis
By Emanuel Pastreich
Chung Sye-kyun, Speaker of the National Assembly, talks about "Choi-gate" and the future of Korea's foreign relations.
South Korea-Japan Comfort Women Agreement: Where Do We Go From Here?
By Benjamin Lee
Domestic opposition to the deal in South Korea continues to intensify, posing challenges.
World War II Anniversary Once Again Sparks Controversy in East Asia
By Mina Pollmann
The 71st anniversary of Japan's surrender saw several officials visit Yasukuni Shrine, although PM Abe did not.
6 Months Later: The 'Comfort Women' Agreement
By Prakash Panneerselvam and Sandhya Puthanveedu
Lacking formal implementation and combined with changing political tides, the comfort women issue will drag on.
How to Save the Comfort Women Agreement
By Hana Rudolph
Advancing Japan-Korea relations will require creativity -- and maybe a change of address for Japan's embassy in Seoul.
Japan's Regional Relationships, as Revealed at the Nuclear Security Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on ties with South Korea, China, and the United States.
Japan-South Korea Defense Ties Need a Boost Amid North Korea's Provocations
By Samuel J. Mun
It's time to harness the enormous potential of the Japan-ROK relationship.
The Japan-South Korea Comfort Women Deal
By Brad Glosserman and Scott Snyder
Can it last?
2015: Japan's Year in Review
By Mina Pollmann
Looking back at 2015 and ahead to 2016 for Japan and PM Shinzo Abe.
North Korea's Nuclear Test: The Fallout for Japan
By Yuki Tatsumi
The latest nuclear test underscores the challenges of Japan's relationship with North Korea.
Why the 'Comfort Women' Deal Will Hold
By Steven Denney
With popular support, the Japan-South Korea comfort women agreement seems likely to succeed.