National / Politics | ANALYSIS Aug 9, 2020
by Satoshi Sugiyama
Japan has once again found itself entangled in a recurring skirmish with South Korea over wartime labor — a seemingly intractable row with no end in sight.
National / Crime & Legal Aug 7, 2020
Nippon Steel appeals South Korean court-ordered asset seizure
by Satoshi Sugiyama
The Japanese government fears the judicial action will further inflame shaky bilateral relations and could set a dangerous precedent.
National Aug 4, 2020
South Korean court moves closer to sale of Japanese steel-maker assets
Nippon Steel issued a statement Tuesday saying it plans to file an immediate appeal once the court approves the asset seizure.
National / Reference | FYI Aug 2, 2020
South Korea ruling on wartime labor to have major implications for Seoul-Tokyo ties
by Eric Johnston
Bilateral ties will almost certainly worsen if the Nippon Steel shares are sold to compensate laborers from the war, with tariffs eyed as potential retaliation.
National / History Jul 24, 2020
South Korea warns Japan of coalition to highlight wartime abuses
The dispute has re-emerged since an information center in Tokyo that opened last month included materials suggesting conscripted workers were well treated.
National Jun 25, 2020
Japan hits back against South Korean criticism over World Heritage sites
The government hit back Wednesday at South Korea's efforts to have Japanese historical sites removed from the UNESCO World Heritage list, dismissing claims that it has failed to recognize the suffering of Koreans who were forced to work at some of the facilities during ...
National / History Jun 22, 2020
South Korea to seek removal of Japanese sites from UNESCO World Heritage list
Seoul has said material on the sites fails to show Koreans were coerced to work there during World War II despite a pledge by Tokyo to make that clear.
National Jun 15, 2020
Japan heritage exhibit draws ire from South Korea over wartime labor controversy
It incorporates testimonies from second-generation Korean Japanese residents claiming there was no discriminatory treatment of Korean workers there.
National Feb 11, 2020
South Korea's Moon stresses need to satisfy victims in wartime labor row with Japan
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday reiterated the country's position of seeking to resolve issues with Japan over wartime labor lawsuits based on the will of the victims and their kin. Obtaining consent from victims is the most important principle in the dispute, an ...
National / Politics Jan 20, 2020
In policy speech, Abe vows to establish 'new era of Japanese diplomacy'
by Satoshi Sugiyama
The prime minister Monday focused his speech on foreign policy, delivering a notable change in phrasing regarding South Korea.
National Jan 9, 2020
South Korea court rejects wartime labor claims against Mitsubishi Heavy from 54 plaintiffs
A lawyer said those whose claims were rejected were not able to gather relevant evidence or did not have enough recollection to prove their case.
Editorials Dec 26, 2019
Both Japan and South Korea need to make every effort to get the bilateral relationship back on an even keel.