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September 6—South Korean Foreign Minister Meets Forced Labor Victims

  • September 6, 2022
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The Mainichi: S. Korea foreign minister meets Japan wartime labor plaintiffs The Korea Herald: Foreign Minister to meet with victims of Japan’s forced labor The Korea Times: Foreign minister vows diplomatic solution to forced labor dispute with Japan

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September 3rd—Some perspectives on South Korean President Yoon’s Speech Conducted on August 15th

  • September 3, 2022
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The Asahi Shimbun: Yoon restates his will to mend ties with Japan on Liberation Day Nikkei Asia: South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘swiftly’ improve Japan ties The Korea Herald: Yoon says dialogue with NK needed, but should not be political…

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Feb. 28, 2022— Some articles on how the leading candidates of the Korean presidential election aim to steer Japan-Korea relations

  • February 28, 2022
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Kyodo News: South Korea ruling party presidential candidate ready for talks with Japan The Korea Herald: [Election 2022] How do Lee and Yoon view Japan?

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Jan. 30, 2022 — [UPDATE] Japan to nominate Sado Mine as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • January 30, 2022
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Kyodo News: Japan to seek listing of Sado mine site as world heritage The Korea Herald (Derived from Yonhap News): S. Korea voices ‘strong regret’ over Japan’s Sado mine heritage push ABC (Derived from Associated Press): Japan to push controversial…

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Jan. 15, 2022 — Some perspectives on the 2022 South Korean presidential election

  • January 15, 2022
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Al Jazeera: S Korea presidential poll: Choosing the lesser of two evils (Opinion Piece) Nikkei Asia: South Korean presidential campaign mired in mudslinging The Korea Times: More Korean voters balk at choosing presidential candidates The Korea Herald: [Kim Seong-kon] 10…

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Jan. 11, 2022 — Japan’s possible selection of Sado Mine as a candidate UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • January 11, 2022
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The Asahi Shimbun: Seoul blasts bid for Sado gold mine to go on heritage list The Japan News (By the Yomiuri Shimbun): Controversial Sado mine proposed for UNESCO nod The Korea Times: Brazen-faced move (Opinion Piece) Korea JoongAng Daily: Another…

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Apr. 16, 2021 — Various Pieces on History, Media, and Culture

  • April 16, 2021
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The Mainichi: Editorial: Hit Japanese drama ‘Oshin’ screenwriter Hashida’s work showed true human nature Asahi Shimbun: Mishima’s long-lost short novel headed for print after 72 years Chosun Ilbo: Korea Foundation Sponsors N.Korean Propaganda Art Show The Mainichi: Okinawa’s Himeyuri Peace…

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Apr. 13, 2021 — Japan to Dump Nuclear Wastewater into Ocean, Causes Tension (Various)

  • April 13, 2021
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Global Times: Japan’s plan to dump nuclear wastewater sparks concerns over seafood safety in China BBC: Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean New York Times: Fukushima Wastewater Will Be Released Into the Ocean, Japan Says Nikkei Asia: Japan decides…

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Apr. 8, 2021 — Editorial: Lee Hak-rae’s Lifelong Trials Shows Lack of Justice in Japan (Asahi Shimbun)

  • April 8, 2021
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“Lee Hak-rae’s decades-long battle for redress and compensation ended in vain. His life story raises serious questions about justice and good sense in this nation”

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  • Feb. 28, 2022— Some articles on how the leading candidates of the Korean presidential election aim to steer Japan-Korea relations
  • Jan. 30, 2022 — [UPDATE] Japan to nominate Sado Mine as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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