Japan's 'bark worse than its bite' in trade spat with South Korea, Citigroup says
Japan's tightening of export controls on South Korea have so far been a case of "the bark was worse than the bite," with only limited fallout for South Korea's economy, according to Citigroup Inc. Japan's tighter scrutiny of exports of three key materials used in ...
No progress by Japan and South Korea defense chiefs over intel pact in Bangkok
During ministerial talks between the Japanese and South Korean defense chiefs in Bangkok, little progress is made over a bilateral military intelligence-sharing pact set to expire this month.
Sharing military intel with Japan 'difficult,' Moon tells visiting U.S. defense chief
In his annual Security Consultative Meeting with Mark Esper, the Korean president vowed to promote cooperation among the three U.S. allies but said Japan’s export curbs remained a hurdle.
Japan urges South Korea to 'act prudently' on intel-sharing pact
The talks on the GSOMIA pact, which expires Nov. 23, lasted nearly 2½ hours but focused mostly on the thorny issue of compensation for wartime labor.
Japan and South Korea still in game of chicken after superficial signs of detente
A handout photo of the two countries’ leaders, taken on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting, has become another source of controversy in the ongoing quarrel between Tokyo and Seoul.
Ending Seoul-Tokyo intel pact sends 'wrong message,' U.S. Forces Korea chief says
Seoul's decision to terminate a key military intelligence sharing pact with Japan risks sending the "wrong message" to adversaries, the commander of U.S. troops in South Korea said ahead of the deal's expiration next week. The 2016 General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) — ...
Japan and South Korean defense chiefs eye first talks for a year, with GSOMIA pact high on agenda
If the meeting takes place, it will be the first between defense ministers of the two countries since October last year amid frayed bilateral ties.
South Korea reiterates intent to end GSOMIA intel-sharing pact with Japan as planned
In a symbolic deal between two major U.S. allies in northeast Asia, South Korean officials confirm plans Seoul will terminate a military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan.
Nearly half of South Koreans would back North in war with Japan, while 40% 'have no idea'
In a sign of the deep-seated rancor between Seoul and Tokyo, more South Koreans would back their neighbor to the north if it went to war with Japan, according to a new survey by a state-sponsored think tank in Seoul. The survey, conducted by research ...
Lawyers for South Korean wartime laborers oppose compensation plan
Lawyers for South Korean plaintiffs in wartime labor compensation cases against Japanese companies strongly opposed Wednesday a compensation plan unveiled by the head of South Korea's parliament the previous day. Speaker Moon Hee-sang, in seeking to mend South Korea's frayed ties with Japan, has proposed ...
'Friendly and serious' Abe-Moon talks belie reluctance to compromise on both sides
While Moon stressed the need to resolve outstanding bilateral issues through dialogue, there are no signs of a concession by either side over wartime labor compensation.
Abe urges Moon to adhere to bilateral pact over wartime compensation
The two leaders met during an international gathering in Thailand at Moon’s request.
