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Japan-South Korea trade war
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.
Trade Dependence and Politicization: Lessons From the Japan-Korea Conflict
By Jongsoo Lee
The trade spat has driven home the danger of overreliance on Japanese imports -- and not only for South Korea.
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.
The South Korea-Japan Trade Conflict: Cui Bono?
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea, Japan, and the US are all damaged by the conflict. China, however, stands to gain.
US Tries Its Hand at Shuttle Diplomacy Amid Japan-South Korea Disputes
By Mina Pollmann
Defense Secretary Mark Esper visited Tokyo and Seoul in an attempt to insulate security cooperation from rising tensions.
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.
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.