South Korea and Japan restored diplomatic channels between both countries’ leaders since its closure 12 years ago. While the meeting bolstered stronger cooperation, historical issues like comfort women or militaristic issues like 2018 radar lock-on incident still hinder further ties.

• Hankyoreh Article: https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_international/1084083.html

• Yeonhap News Agency Article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230318001800325

• Japan Forward Article: https://japan-forward.com/editorial-did-the-kishida-yoon-summit-really-put-south-korea-japan-relations-back-on-track/

• Kyodo News Article: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/40007