Japan's ambassador to South Korea reprimands deputy over Moon 'masturbating' remarks
Japan's deputy chief of mission retracted the comments in which he said South Korean President Moon Jae-in is in a tug-of-war only with himself over frayed ties with Japan.
The media and the authorities misinterpret the spirit of protest
Media coverage alludes to the possibility of Olympics protests turning violent, but what happens when protests in Japan actually turn violent?
Art exhibition featuring 'comfort women' statue opens in Osaka
Organizers have received threatening letters and police officers have been deployed to ensure security.
Moon may visit Tokyo for opening of Olympics, South Korean minister says
The South Korean president's planned visit to Japan would be the first since he participated in the Group of 20 summit in Osaka in June 2019.
The works on display included a film featuring a scene in which an image of Emperor Hirohito, the grandfather of the current emperor, is burned to ashes.
South Korea's 'comfort women' face life's end as political fight rages on
The few remaining say they are facing the twilight of their lives with diminished camaraderie and will to fight.
Controversial 'comfort women' exhibit to be shown by Nagoya gallery
The exhibition stoked controversy after it opened at the Aichi Triennale 2019 but was forced to close over security concerns amid a flood of threats and complaints.
Suga upholds Japan's apologies for wartime aggression and comfort women
The confirmation comes amid lingering tensions with neighboring countries including South Korea and China over wartime history.
Art event featuring 'comfort women' statue postponed due to protests
Organizers of an art exhibition in Tokyo featuring a statue symbolizing "comfort women" who suffered under Japan’s military brothel system before and during World War II decided Thursday to postpone the upcoming event due to disruptions caused by protestors in vehicles using loudspeakers. The exhibition, ...
South Korean appeals court to hear 'comfort women' case in November
A South Korean appeals court has set the first hearing of a "comfort women" case for Nov. 25, after a lower court dismissed in April a damages lawsuit brought against Japan.
Japan in talks for South Korea president to attend Tokyo Olympic ceremony
Tokyo, however, is reluctant to hold a summit between Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Moon if the president makes a visit for the July 23 ceremony.
South Korean court rejects former 'comfort women' appeal in Japan assets case
The Seoul Central District Court said Friday it rejected the appeal regarding the seizure of Japanese government assets as it was filed after the deadline for an immediate complaint.
