Redefining Republic of Korea-Japan Relations for a New Era
Key
Takeaways
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South
Korea and Japan have made historic strides in bilateral relations under
President Lee, with the first joint statement in 17 years and enhanced
trilateral cooperation with the U.S.
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To
sustain momentum, both countries should institutionalize cooperation through
security and economic “2+2” meetings, military...
By
Rintaro Nishimura & Jinwan Park [Senior Associate, The Asia Group & Nonresident Fellow, European Centre for North Korean Studies]
September 27, 2025