Feb. 5, 2021 — Korean White Paper Highlights Cool Relations With Japan (Various)

Chosun Ilbo: Korea Labels Japan ‘Neighbor’ Not ‘Partner’

Global Times: South Korea’s defense white paper strikes a pragmatic tone

South China Morning Post: South Korea affirms cool Japan relations, warm China ties in defence white paper

Korean Herald: Seoul says it can’t accept Japan’s ‘unjust complaint’ over defense white paper

Korean Herald: Foreign ministry restores phrase ‘closest neighbor’ describing Japan in white paper