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South Korea’s President Yoon Meets Japanese Prime Minister Kishida One Last Time

South Korea’s President Yoon Meets Japanese Prime Minister Kishida One Last Time

By Mitch Shin
Before Kishida’s departure as prime minister, Yoon touted their efforts to restore stony relations between the two countries. The South Korean public is less enthused.

Outgoing Japanese Leader Kishida Will Visit South Korea for a Summit on Improving Ties

Outgoing Japanese Leader Kishida Will Visit South Korea for a Summit on Improving Ties

By Kim Tong-hyung
Seoul said that Kishida, who will step down after internal party elections in September, “actively expressed hope” to end his term on a high note in bilateral relations.
Relitigating the Past: How to Overcome Recent Court Cases and Strengthen the Japan-South Korea Relationship 

Relitigating the Past: How to Overcome Recent Court Cases and Strengthen the Japan-South Korea Relationship 

By Cornelius Cornelssen
Two recent legal rulings in South Korea are once again threatening to unravel the relationship.

Will Japan and South Korea Issue a New Joint Declaration?

Will Japan and South Korea Issue a New Joint Declaration?

By Takahashi Kosuke
In comments to The Diplomat, Prime Minister Kishida refrained from predictions about a second joint declaration to update one issued a quarter of a century ago.

The China Factor in Japan-South Korea Rapprochement

The China Factor in Japan-South Korea Rapprochement

By Corey Lee Bell, Elena Collinson, and Xunpeng Shi
Long-running trade rivalries between the two nations are now being eclipsed by the common threat posed by China’s economic transformation.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Planned Fukushima Water Release Adds a New Wrinkle to Japan-South Korea Ties

Planned Fukushima Water Release Adds a New Wrinkle to Japan-South Korea Ties

By Thisanka Siripala
As Japan prepares to release treated water from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, it battles harsh criticism from South Korea.

South Korean President Holds Meeting With Japanese Prime Minister in Seoul

South Korean President Holds Meeting With Japanese Prime Minister in Seoul

By Mitch Shin
For the first time in 12 years, the Japanese prime minister visited Seoul for a bilateral meeting with the South Korean president. 
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to South Korea: 3 Points to Watch

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to South Korea: 3 Points to Watch

By Takahashi Kosuke
From a potential Kishida apology to the limits of security cooperation, three important questions will define the future trajectory of the Japan-South Korea thaw.

After the Japan-South Korea Summit, the Ball Is in Washington’s Court

After the Japan-South Korea Summit, the Ball Is in Washington’s Court

By Jaemin Lee
The U.S. can incentivize the thaw through enhanced trilateral cooperation in economic security.

What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?

What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?

By Mina Pollmann
Between China and North Korea, the logic for increased Japan-South Korea cooperation is clear. All that was lacking was political will. 

On Day of South Korea-Japan Summit Meeting, North Korea Fires ICBM 

On Day of South Korea-Japan Summit Meeting, North Korea Fires ICBM 

By Mitch Shin
Hours before President Yoon held a meeting with the Japanese prime minister in Tokyo, North Korea fired an ICBM toward its eastern coast.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea, Seoul Says

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea, Seoul Says

By Kim Tong-hyung
The latest missile launch comes as South Korea and the U.S. prepare for large-scale military exercises, and President Yoon plans trips to both Tokyo and Washington next week.

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