Korea & East Asia on the Ground

The Lee-Takaichi Era: Will Korea-Japan Relations Freeze Again?

Yongjun / November 28, 2025

Analyzing the future of Korea-Japan relations under President Lee Jae-myung and PM Takaichi Sanae. How domestic politics shapes bilateral diplomacy in East Asia.

Korea & East Asia on the Ground

The 2019 Korea-Japan Conflict: Why Was It the Worst Year?

Yongjun / November 28, 2025

Why did Korea-Japan relations hit rock bottom in 2019? From the Supreme Court ruling to export controls and GSOMIA.

Korea & East Asia on the Ground

70 Years of Korea-Japan Relations: A History of Conflict and Cooperation

Yongjun / November 28, 2025

From the 1965 normalization to today, analyzing 70 years of Korea-Japan relations from a state-building perspective.