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Nov. 16, 2020 — Two Korean Editorials on Seoul-Tokyo Relationship (Dong-A Ilbo)

  • November 16, 2020
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Dong-A Ilbo: “South Korea has proposed to the leaders of East Asia that we all work closely to ensure high levels of quarantine and security during the two upcoming Olympic games in 2021, Tokyo, and in 2022, Beijing,” said South…

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Nov. 16, 2020 — Netflix’s New Adaptation of Chinese Literature Classic Ignites Hot Discussion Online (Global Times)

  • November 16, 2020
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“The globally popular US streaming platform Netflix announced its plans to adapt the Chinese literature classic Water Margin on Friday. Netflix called the book one of the “the greatest classic novels of Chinese literature” on Twitter”

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Nov. 13, 2020 — Former Kamikaze Pilot Shares his Life Story with a German Audience (Asahi Shimbun)

  • November 13, 2020
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“A former kamikaze pilot is sharing his story with a German audience for the first time 75 years after his suicide mission was unexpectedly called off in the closing days of World War II.”

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Nov. 13, 2020 — US to Defend Japanese Claims to Senkaku Islands (Various)

  • November 13, 2020
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Dong-a Ilbo: “U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had the first phone conversation at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. In this 15-minute conversation, they pushed back against China citing the U.S.-Japan security treaty and relations between South…

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Nov. 12, 2020 — Bones of Hiroshima A-bomb Victims Returned to Riken (The Japan Times)

  • November 12, 2020
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“Japanese government-linked research institute Riken on Thursday handed over remains found after the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima to the western Japan city. The remains, including seven bone fragments and bones in powder form, were apparently collected by a research…

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Nov. 11, 2020 — Japan–South Korea Cultural Exchange Festival Held Online (Nippon)

  • November 11, 2020
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Nov. 11, 2020 — Moon Seeks to Mend Seoul-Tokyo Ties (Various)

  • November 11, 2020
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Kyodo News: “South Korean President Moon Jae In wants to mend relations with Japan that have been frayed by a dispute over wartime labor, Seoul’s spy chief told Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday.” Chosun Ilbo: “National Intelligence Service…

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Coverage of 70th Anniversary of Korean War (Various)

  • November 9, 2020
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Global Times: “The spirit of CPV soldiers resisting US aggression in Korean War inspires generations of Chinese people” Global Times: “CPV soldiers confident in young Chinese generations inheriting their spirit” Global Times: “Gala to mark the 70th anniversary of the…

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Nov. 9, 2020 — A German Ward Council Adopts Resolution to Keep Young Girl’s Statue for Peace (Dong-A Ilbo)

  • November 9, 2020
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“The council of Mitte Ward in Berlin, Germany adopted a resolution demanding the withdrawal of order to remove the Young Girl’s Statue for Peace in the ward. As a result, chances are high that the statue will be kept at…

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Recent Posts
  • Nov. 16, 2020 — Two Korean Editorials on Seoul-Tokyo Relationship (Dong-A Ilbo)
  • Nov. 16, 2020 — Netflix’s New Adaptation of Chinese Literature Classic Ignites Hot Discussion Online (Global Times)
  • Nov. 13, 2020 — Former Kamikaze Pilot Shares his Life Story with a German Audience (Asahi Shimbun)
  • Nov. 13, 2020 — US to Defend Japanese Claims to Senkaku Islands (Various)
  • Nov. 12, 2020 — Bones of Hiroshima A-bomb Victims Returned to Riken (The Japan Times)