Japan, South Korea

Japan and South Korea in the Age of ‘America First’
Japan and South Korea are at their most fragile political states in decades – just as Trump’s return to the White House disrupts an already-changing global order.
South Korean Police Investigate Japanese Woman for Kissing BTS Star
The woman was accused of kissing him without his consent during an event the K-pop idol held in Seoul last year.
The unpromising future of Japan–South Korea–US trilateral cooperation
The Trump administration’s approach to its alliances has shaken Europe. Indo-Pacific partners also have cause to be worried.
BTS Japanese Fan Summoned by South Korean Police for Kissing Jin Without Consent
A Japanese woman is facing potential harassment charges after allegedly kissing BTS member Jin without consent during a fan event last year, South Korean authorities confirmed Friday to AP. The incident occurred at Jin’s celebratory free hug event in Seoul,
Japanese woman under investigation for kissing BTS's Jin
A Japanese woman who unexpectedly kissed K-pop boy band BTS's Jin at a fan event last year has found herself under investigation by South Korean police. Police have called for the woman - who is currently in Japan - to come forward for questioning on charges of sexual harrassment in a public space.
South Korean Police Want to Question Woman Accused of Kissing BTS’ Jin Without Consent
The alleged incident took place last summer at an event in Seoul celebrating Jin’s discharge from the South Korean military
Japan weighs South Koreans as eligible for 2nd working holiday visa
Japan is considering adding South Korea to the list of eligible countries for its working holiday visa renewal system, as the ...
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South Korea acting president hopes for "new chapter" in ties with Japan
Choi Sang-mok's comments came during a speech at the Independence Movement Day ceremony on Saturday (Mar 1), a holiday ...
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S. Korea notifies Japan of ‘normalization’ of GSOMIA pact
SEOUL--South Korea’s Foreign Ministry announced on March 21 that it will “normalize” a vital military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan that it had threatened to scrap in 2019 amid rocky ...
Acting S. Korea president hopeful for 'new chapter' with Japan
South Korea's acting president, Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang Mok, expressed hope Saturday that his nation and Japan can ...
South Korea’s Political Drama Will Produce Waves Overseas
The country's political crisis obscures the fact that South Korea's foreign policy is about to change drastically, writes Ian ...
Japan's births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the ...
China, Japan and South Korea reaffirm support for Asean's food security during natural disasters
Three key donors - China, Japan and South Korea - reaffirmed their commitment to continuing emergency rice supply to ...
South Korea and U.S. finance chief discuss tariffs, investments, FX
South Korea's acting president and finance minister, Choi Sang-mok, recently engaged in a video conference with U.S. Treasury ...
South Korea's Asian Cup bid sets up renewed battle between east and west
South Korea's decision to enter the race for the 2031 Asian Cup hosting rights looks set to reignite a bidding battle between ...
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea, days after North Korea test-fired missiles
A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Sunday in a show of force, days after North Korea test-launched cruise ...