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SOUTH KOREA JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2022
South Korean foreign minister to visit Japan after Upper House election
The postponement of Park Jin's visit apparently reflected Tokyo's concerns over the possible negative impact a conciliatory stance toward Seoul could have on voters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 14, 2022
As North Korean missiles fly, Seoul signals need to revitalize intel pact with Tokyo
Pyongyang's record-breaking number of launches this year continues to push Seoul and Tokyo closer after years of soured ties, including on the contentious GSOMIA pact.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2022
Despite row, South Korea looks to 'normalize' security cooperation with Japan
The remarks by South Korea's defense chief were the latest sign of a thaw in bilateral ties frayed over wartime issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2022
In first, Japan, U.S. and South Korea stress importance of 'peace and stability' in Taiwan Strait
It was the first time that the Taiwan issue was referred to in defense ministerial talks among the three nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2022
South Korea's foreign minister eyes Japan visit in late June
Park's visit to Japan, which would be the first by a South Korean foreign minister since November 2019, is believed to take place after he returns from a trip to the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2022
Japan and South Korea affirm improvement of ties as 'urgent task'
Officials confirmed that the two governments should keep discussing matters of concern, such as issues related to wartime labor and 'comfort women,' in a timely fashion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2022
South Korea officially announces Yun Duk-min as next ambassador to Japan
The 62-year-old, who obtained a doctoral degree at Japan's Keio University and is fluent in Japanese, has said relations between Seoul and Tokyo should not deteriorate any further.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2022
South Korea's robust response to North will likely aid Japan's push to boost military
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has emphasized Tokyo's readiness to take a more robust defense posture, which the U.S. has long welcomed to counter an increasingly assertive China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2022
U.S. ready to work with South Korea, Japan on North Korea nuclear test issue
North Korea has conducted 15 rounds of ballistic missile tests since the start of the year in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2022
Japan says South Korean ship conducted survey near disputed Takeshima islets
Tokyo said Sunday it had confirmed that a South Korean research vessel conducted a marine survey in waters off the disputed islets within Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022
North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda
Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden's visit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 17, 2022
Yun Duk-min, front-runner as South Korea's next Japan envoy, optimistic on healing ties
The former head of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy obtained a doctoral degree at Japan's Keio University and visited Japan in April talks with leaders including the prime minister.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 16, 2022
New South Korean leader reiterates readiness to support North in COVID-19 fight
President Yoon Suk-yeol reiterated a willingness to support North Korea with necessary medical supplies and medicines as Pyongyang battles a coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
May 15, 2022
Human rights lawyer from Korean community in Japan undeterred by hate
Hundreds of thousands of people with Korean heritage live in Japan. Most of their ancestors came to Japan before and during World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 12, 2022
South Korea's new foreign minister vows to build future-oriented ties with Japan
South Korea's new Foreign Minister Park Jin pledged Thursday to build a future-oriented relationship with Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 11, 2022
Yoon tells Japanese lawmakers he opposes politicizing historical issues
Yoon's remarks appear intended to dispel perceptions in Japan that South Korean leaders often pick quarrels with Tokyo over those issues to turn public attention away from domestic problems.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 10, 2022
With Yoon, Tokyo has a chance to improve Seoul relations
Repairing the relationship with Japan — which reached a nadir under the former administration — is part of Yoon Suk-yeol's broader strategy of raising South Korea's global presence.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol takes office vowing larger role for South Korea in global affairs
Although Yoon did not mention China or Russia in his inauguration speech, he did zero in on the importance of the international rules-based order, mentioning the word “freedom” 30 times.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2022
Prosecutor who took down president of South Korea now running the country
Yoon Suk-yeol faces daunting challenges from a COVID-ravaged economy to increasing weapons tests by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2022
Japanese foreign minister in South Korea for Yoon's inauguration
Attention is focused on whether Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi's visit can help improve soured bilateral ties.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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