Blinken wades into political crisis with stop in South Korea
Seoul – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives late Sunday in crisis-riven South Korea where he will seek delicately to encourage continuity with the policies, but not tactics, of…
Former PM Kishida worried upheaval in Seoul may hurt ties
Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed concern about political upheaval in South Korea undermining progress in bilateral relations."Political stability in South Korea is crucial for advancing Japan-South Korea relations," Kishida…
Martial law turmoil will likely affect Japan-South Korea ties
Tokyo is closely monitoring the situation in South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's temporary declaration of emergency martial law, with the political turmoil in Seoul expected to affect the…
Ishiba considering visit to South Korea in early January
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to visit South Korea early next January for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol, people familiar with bilateral affairs have said. The two East Asian…
Ishiba and Yoon unite on ‘strong concerns’ over North Korean troops in Russia
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have expressed "strong concerns" over military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, with the pair using a meeting Saturday…
Ishiba’s foreign policy vision to face immediate tests as he takes helm
When Shigeru Ishiba steps into the Prime Minister's Office this week as Japan's new leader, he will be emerging immediately with the challenge of reining in escalating regional tensions.From day…