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SOUTH KOREA JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2022
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso to visit South Korea over wartime labor issue
In a rare move for an LDP heavyweight, Aso is arranging talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in a bid to solve the key bilateral issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2022
South Korea to take part in Japan naval fleet review amid efforts to improve ties
South Korea's defense ministry said in a statement the decision to take part this year was made with the security situation in mind.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2022
Japan-South Korea passenger ship services to resume
The resumption of the passenger ship services is expected to contribute to the recovery of tourism between the two countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2022
Japan, U.S. and South Korea agree to beef up deterrence against North Korea
Vice Foreign Minister Takeo Mori also told reporters that the three countries will never tolerate the nuclear blackmail employed by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2022
South Korea foundation may pay wartime labor damages for Japanese firms
South Korea and Japan hope to settle the issue of wartime compensation, which has contributed to the deterioration of bilateral relations, by the end of this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2022
Japan, U.S. and South Korea vow to maintain effective defense cooperation
The talks came as North Korea has been launching ballistic missiles at an unprecedented pace since the start of this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 7, 2022
Japanese and South Korean leaders confirm security cooperation over North Korea
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters that the two leaders also agreed to maintain communication to build a 'future-oriented' relationship.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 6, 2022
North Korean provocations boosting U.S., Japan and South Korea security cooperation
North Korea's numerous weapon tests are bringing the U.S. and its top Asian allies closer together, as Japan and South Korea put aside long-standing political differences — at least for now.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2022
Leaders of Japan and South Korea to hold phone call over North Korea
The leaders are expected to confirm close cooperation in response to Pyongyang, in the wake of the first firing of a ballistic missile over the Japanese archipelago in five years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 3, 2022
Kishida tries to put focus on economy after Unification Church controversy
The prime minister used his speech at the opening of the new parliamentary session to emphasize economic measures, such as those on inflation and raising wages.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage anti-submarine drills amid North Korea tension
The U.S. Navy said the drills will enhance interoperability and tactical and technical coordination between the three countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 26, 2022
South Korea's Yoon vows to rebuild Japan ties — whatever challenges lie ahead
President Yoon Suk-yeol stressed that a single round of bilateral talks alone will not bring about satisfactory results, after his meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022
Japan, U.S. and South Korea affirm cooperation over North Korea and Taiwan
Condemning North Korea's missile launches earlier this year, the three reaffirmed that if the country conducts a nuclear test, it would be met with 'a strong and resolute response.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 22, 2022
Following 'informal' talks, Kishida and Yoon vow to restore Japan-South Korea ties
During the in-person meeting, the two leaders also shared serious concerns over the North Korean missile and nuclear threats.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 20, 2022
Kishida leaves for New York to deliver speech at U.N.
Kishida may also have talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol as Tokyo and Seoul try to improve their relations soured over wartime history and other issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 20, 2022
Japan and South Korea agree to seek early resolution of wartime labor issue
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters that he and his South Korean counterpart Park Jin welcomed working-level talks on the issue when they met in New York.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 19, 2022
New South Korean president tries to make his mark on foreign policy
Yoon Suk-yeol has aligned his country more closely with the United States, but there are limits to how far he can go without angering China or provoking North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2022
South Korea says leaders' summit with Japan still on
Japan's conservative Sankei Shimbun daily reported late Saturday that Tokyo was working to postpone the meeting, citing multiple Japanese government officials.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 13, 2022
South Korea eyes Yoon-Kishida meeting on sidelines of U.N. General Assembly
A South Korean official said that the talks would likely be casual amid signs of a thaw in bilateral ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2022
Japan and South Korea stress need for better ties before key court decision
The vow by the top envoys to cooperate comes as South Korea's top court is expected to make a decision in a wartime labor case.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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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