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.
Expanding Mongolia’s Partnership With Japan and South Korea
Given the current state of international affairs, it’s time to move beyond bilateral ties to explore a trilateral partnership between Ulaanbaatar, Tokyo, and Seoul.
South Korean police summon Japanese woman accused of kissing BTS member without his consent
Police said they were responding to an online complaint over Jin, 32, the oldest member of the K-pop supergroup, being kissed by a fan at a free hug event in Seoul last year.
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.
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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 two countries commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normalization ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Japan's Deepening Population Crisis Breaks 125-Year Record
Japan's population has dwindled for 15 consecutive years, as fewer people marry and have children. About 30 percent of Japanese are now 65 or older, compounding the demographic challenge and dragging ...
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Japan's Birthrate Crisis: Challenges Amid Dwindling Population
Japan witnessed a record low of 720,988 births in 2024, highlighting an aging and shrinking population. Despite initiatives ...
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EU exploring security, defence pact with India
The European Union (EU) is exploring a security and defence pact with India in line with its similar partnerships with close allies Japan and South Korea.