Yoon’s domestic efforts on Korea-Japan issues have already demonstrated the challenges of coming up with a resolution acceptable to the South Korean public.
Their announcement of R&D cooperation on a Japan-based 2-nanometer semiconductor facility shows both parties’ strengths can help leading-edge supply chains.
UNESCO has pointed out inadequacies in the nomination documentation submitted by Japan in this cycle. The next opportunity will come two years from now.
Instead of acknowledging the Uyghurs’ human rights issues, she supported the Chinese propaganda and has been silent on the atrocities of other dictatorships.
For relations with Japan to get better, it is up to Seoul to adhere to the principle that “promises between nations must be kept”.
Sergey Mironov didn’t explain what he meant by the “lessons of World War II” but the insinuation was clear: Defy Russia and you will suffer.
South Korea funded a foundation to promote its anti-Japan historical perspective, and Japan should counter this with its own research institute.
The failure to listen to island residents and experts with contradicting views contributes to one-sided reporting that perpetuates falsehoods and damages bilateral relations.
Japan should not let South Korea’s lies block the World Heritage Site listing of the Tokugawa-era industrial site.
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