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Japan-South Korea relations
The Comfort Women Agreement: A Win for Traditional Diplomacy
By Yukari Easton
The resolution achieved by South Korea and Japan was a good day for diplomacy.
7 Events of Geopolitical Consequence to Anticipate in Asia in Early 2016
By Ankit Panda
2016 will kick off with a bang. Here's what you need to keep an eye on early in the new year.
South Korea’s ‘Comfort Women’ Reject Deal With Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Critics reject the landmark deal as political expediency that does not adequately address the victims' concerns.
Japan, South Korea Reach Agreement on 'Comfort Women'
By Yuki Tatsumi
The agreement could provide a long-awaited breakthrough in Japan-Korea ties.
Korean Man Arrested in Yasukuni Bombing Case
By Shannon Tiezzi
The suspect has both admitted and denied planting explosives at the controversial shrine honoring Japan's war dead.
Japan’s Relations with South Korea
By Ichiro Ozawa
It is time for the two countries to resolve their differences and work together.
Korea-Japan: No End to the Backroom Brawl
By Kyu Seok Shim
If the United States truly wants Japan and South Korea to reconcile, it should discourage them from bickering on its own soil.
How Can Japan Improve Its Relations With China and South Korea?
By Yuki Tatsumi
The China-Japan-South Korea trilateral was a good thing for Japan, but much work lies ahead.
'Comfort Women' Issue Dominates Rare Japan-Korea Bilateral Talks
By Mina Pollmann
South Korea's president wants to reach a final solution by the end of 2015.
Shinzo Abe Refrains From Joining Japanese Lawmakers at Yasukuni Shrine
By Ankit Panda
The Japanese prime minister seems to have learned his lesson about visiting Yasukuni.
Interview: Ezra Vogel
By Emanuel Pastreich
Ezra Vogel on managing relations in Northeast Asia.
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 2
By Leon Whyte
Despite the strength of their ties, neither country should take the alliance for granted.