If Moon Jae In means what he says, that he wants “Japan to be South Korea’s most important partner,” he needs to take specific action and...
Security threats in Northeast Asia are a frequently topic as the military expansionism of China and North Korea outpace their neighbors. In this environment, 'Bookmark' takes...
As academics, we are used to dealing with exaggerations. We are not used to finding that the story is pure fiction. But that is the nature...
The Takeshima islets of Shimane Prefecture were illegally seized and are currently occupied by South Korea. The United States’ aeronautical charts recognize Takeshima as part of...
A big international meeting of America’s allies will confirm Japan’s prime position as a trusted partner in Asia. The invitation list to other countries will reveal...
COVID-19 dominated every facet of our news and daily lives from the end of January. Here we look at the international friction that clung to the...
South Korea’s recent anti-Japan installation of a comfort woman statue in the German capital Berlin has sparked repercussions, and the move could result in strained...
~South Korea should no longer be considered a member of the democracy camp. Moon Jae In has indicated he would welcome the withdrawal of U.S. military...
~Despite the many issues that involve both countries, Japan has rarely expressed its stance in a proactive manner. It is time for Japan to put...
~What are the possible gains and losses from the RCEP for Japan?~ Finally, after a lot of wrangling and long-drawn discussions, the RCEP (Regional...
~UNC-R will “fulfill its mission to maintain the armistice no matter what, deter aggression by North Korea, and provide an avenue of communication between the...
The Japanese government has started to ease its restraints on entry, exit, re-entry and return to Japan from particular countries and regions. Vietnam...