Both sides face potential political snags, as well as a delicate balancing act in a region where the United States and China are competing for influence.
Tag: South Korea
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After South Korea’s Icebreaker, Its President Is Welcomed to Tokyo
The first such visit to Japan by a South Korean president in 12 years is a tangible step toward thawing relations, but both leaders face challenges.
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South Korea Offers a Resolution to Wartime Labor Dispute With Japan
Seoul said it would create a fund to compensate Koreans who were forced into labor by Japanese companies during World War II, an issue Tokyo says was settled long ago.
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They’re Exporting Billions in Arms. Just Not to Ukraine.
As traditional weapons suppliers like the U.S. face wartime production shortages, South Korea has stepped in to fill the gap, while trying not to provoke Moscow.
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Bullying Accusations Snare K-Pop Stars and Athletes in South Korea
In South Korea, such allegations have affected the careers of public figures. The takedowns have public support, but critics wonder if some go too far.