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Fiery North Korean defector charged under new propaganda law

Asia Pacific Jan 29, 2022

Fiery North Korean defector charged under new propaganda law

by Choe Sang-Hun

South Korea banned the spreading of leaflets across the border last year. Park Sang Hak, an outspoken activist who defied the ban, was indicted this week.

Moon vows fresh push for peace in final months as South Korean president

Asia Pacific / Politics Jan 3, 2022

Moon vows fresh push for peace in final months as South Korean president

by Jeong-Ho Lee

The South Korean president has long advocated an end-of-war declaration as a way to ease North Korean suspicions that America’s goal is to remove Kim from power.

For Kishida, 2022 could be make or break in security and diplomatic sphere

National / Politics | Outlook 2022 Jan 1, 2022

For Kishida, 2022 could be make or break in security and diplomatic sphere

by Jesse Johnson

The omicron coronavirus variant may throw a wrench in the prime minister's plans to have 2022 be a "year of actively promoting summit diplomacy.”

South Korea's Moon pardons disgraced former leader Park Geun-hye

Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal Dec 24, 2021

South Korea's Moon pardons disgraced former leader Park Geun-hye

Park, 69, became South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be thrown out of office when a court upheld a parliament vote in 2017 over a corruption scandal.

Can South Korea’s main presidential candidates revitalize relations with Japan?

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Nov 7, 2021

Can South Korea’s main presidential candidates revitalize relations with Japan?

by Jesse Johnson

The conservative opposition People Power Party has tapped former top prosecutor Yoon Seok-youl, 60, as its presidential candidate, while the ruling Democratic Party picked Lee Jae-myung, 56.

Moon's push for South Korean military independence may echo far beyond his presidency

Asia Pacific / Politics Oct 22, 2021

Moon's push for South Korean military independence may echo far beyond his presidency

by Hyonhee Shin

South Korea's defense budget is at new highs, with less restrictions on its missile program and plans for the nation's first aircraft carrier, among other advanced weapons.

Time for Tokyo and Seoul to lay a foundation that takes relations in a positive direction

Commentary / Japan Oct 20, 2021

Time for Tokyo and Seoul to lay a foundation that takes relations in a positive direction

by Abby Bard

While the political winds do not portend improved relations in the short term, Kishida shouldn’t write off Moon’s suggestion to improve cooperation on nontraditional security issues.

Arriving in fighter jet, South Korea's Moon Jae-in urges defense industry growth

Asia Pacific Oct 20, 2021

Arriving in fighter jet, South Korea's Moon Jae-in urges defense industry growth

by Josh Smith and Hyonhee Shin

The military display came a day after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile from a submarine.

Kishida and South Korea's Moon discuss lingering wartime disputes

National / Politics Oct 16, 2021

Kishida and South Korea's Moon discuss lingering wartime disputes

After their first phone talks since Kishida took office last week, the Japanese leader said he "strongly urged" South Korea to "take appropriate action" to help improve bilateral relations.

Sleepless in Seoul: Waiting for Kishida’s phone call

Commentary / World Oct 14, 2021

Sleepless in Seoul: Waiting for Kishida’s phone call

by Kuni Miyake

New Prime Minister Kishida has not called the president of South Korea yet, causing a stir in South Korean media.

Will Japan’s Kishida take relations with the Koreas in a new direction?

Commentary / Japan Oct 7, 2021

Will Japan’s Kishida take relations with the Koreas in a new direction?

by Jason Bartlett

Kishida may follow a common Japanese approach to the Koreas: seek apology and clarity from Pyongyang on the abduction issue while refusing to offer additional apologies to Seoul.

North Korea trades scorn for flattery to win benefits from Moon

Asia Pacific Oct 5, 2021

North Korea trades scorn for flattery to win benefits from Moon

by Jon Herskovitz

While North Korea has frequently shifted between provocations and diplomatic overtures, Kim now appears to be trying to do both at the same time.

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