The Trump Effect on South Korea-Japan Relations
The August 2023 U.S.-South Korea-Japan trilateral summit at Camp David provided powerful impetus for Seoul and Tokyo to restore warm ties, an undertaking initiated by…
How the War in Iran Reshapes South Korea and Japan’s Nuclear Strategy
Iran’s failure to achieve nuclear latency has significant implications for South Korea and Japan’s thinking on their own nuclear strategy.
Takaichi’s Landslide Victory and What It Means for South Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory in the lower house elections poses both opportunities and risks for the Korea-Japan relationship.
Old Wounds, New Votes: Japan’s Changing Role in Korea’s Election Discourse
The leading candidate’s attempts to moderate his position suggest Japan may not be as controversial in domestic politics as it has been.
Decades On, Japan Presses North Korea Over Abducted Citizens
All indications are the abduction issue will continue to define Japan-North Korea relations for at least the rest of this decade.
How Korea Is Viewed From Japan
Japanese observers have become increasingly apprehensive of deepening division within Korea, with growing worries about an absence of order.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2025
The year 2024 ended with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, his impeachment by the National Assembly, and the ensuing political turmoil and uncertainty. While 2025 will be largely defined by South Korean efforts to regain normalcy and stability in its domestic and global affairs, as well as the inauguration of the Donald Trump administration, other key issues will define and impact the Korean Peninsula this year.
Prime Minister Ishiba’s Asian NATO Proposal and Korea-Japan Defense Ties in Korean Peninsula Contingencies
Whether under a formal alliance such as an Asian NATO or a bolstered bilateral partnership, South Korea and Japan should strengthen security cooperation to prepare for potential contingencies.
Korea’s Strategic Futures Between Continental and Maritime Powers
Historically, the Korean Peninsula has acted as a pivot over which continental and maritime powers vie for control and influence.
Legislative Diplomacy Represents a New Frontier of US-South Korea-Japan Trilateral Cooperation
A stronger relationship between the US, Korean, and Japanese legislatures will ensure that this critical framework survives and prospers.