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South Korean leader says Seoul 'always ready to sit down' with Tokyo

National Mar 1, 2021

South Korean leader says Seoul 'always ready to sit down' with Tokyo

President Moon Jae-in used a speech marking a popular uprising against Japan's 1910-1945 colonial rule to reiterate his willingness to hold talks over wartime history issues.

Record 40.4% in Japan see ties with South Korea as 'not important'

National Feb 20, 2021

Record 40.4% in Japan see ties with South Korea as 'not important'

The figure marked a new high for the second straight time, although there was a change in the survey method this time. In 2019, the proportion stood at 37.7%.

South Korea 'downgrades' Japan's status in defense white paper

National Feb 2, 2021

South Korea 'downgrades' Japan's status in defense white paper

The South's Defense Ministry dropped its description of Tokyo as a "partner" in the paper, a move that reflects worsening ties between the two countries.

Japan urges South Korea to 'immediately' act after 'comfort women' ruling is finalized

National Jan 23, 2021

Japan urges South Korea to 'immediately' act after 'comfort women' ruling is finalized

The remarks by Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi came after a court ruling ordering Tokyo to pay damages to former 'comfort women' was finalized Saturday.

Japan skeptical after South Korea's Moon labels asset sales over wartime 'undesirable'

National / Politics Jan 18, 2021

Japan skeptical after South Korea's Moon labels asset sales over wartime 'undesirable'

Previously, the South Korean leader had only expressed a reluctance to intervene in legal procedures involving the country's 2018 Supreme Court ruling.

Japan urges South Korea to end tariffs on steel bars after WTO ruling

Business / Economy Dec 1, 2020

Japan urges South Korea to end tariffs on steel bars after WTO ruling

Seoul started imposing a 15.39% tariff on Japan-made stainless steel bars in July 2004 and extended the measure for the third time in June 2017.

Despite hopeful signs, Tokyo and Seoul miles apart on wartime labor

National / Politics Nov 20, 2020

Despite hopeful signs, Tokyo and Seoul miles apart on wartime labor

by Satoshi Sugiyama

South Korea and especially President Moon Jae-in seem eager to patch up the fractured relations, but Japan has remained unmoved by their passionate overtures.

National / Politics Nov 13, 2020

Japan and South Korea top officials agree to work on mending ties

Telephone talks were held at the request of Choi Jong Kun, South Korea's first vice minister of foreign affairs.

South Korean spy chief proposes Olympic summit with Japan, North Korea and U.S.

National Nov 10, 2020

South Korean spy chief proposes Olympic summit with Japan, North Korea and U.S.

Park Jie-won suggested the summit during a Tuesday meeting with Suga, saying it could take up the issues of North Korea's denuclearization and the abduction of Japanese citizens.

South Korean intelligence chief eyes visit to Japan next week

National / Politics Nov 4, 2020

South Korean intelligence chief eyes visit to Japan next week

During his visit, Park Jie-won is expected to discuss how to improve the bilateral relationship that has worsened partly over the issue of wartime labor.

Japan urges South Korea to present solution to wartime labor row

National Oct 30, 2020

Japan urges South Korea to present solution to wartime labor row

Relations between the two countries have slumped to a historic low following a decision by the top South Korean court in October 2018.

Senior Japanese official plans South Korea visit amid wartime labor row

National Oct 28, 2020

Senior Japanese official plans South Korea visit amid wartime labor row

It would be the first formal face-to-face working-level talks between Tokyo and Seoul since the launch of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's administration in September.

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