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Japan-South Korea relations - a downward spiral: more than "just" historical issues
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Abstract The latest dispute between Japan and South Korea over compensation for former Korean forced labourers appears to be following a familiar pattern. Historical spats between two most important democracies in Northeast Asia -especially over the phase of Japanese colonial rule- are nothing new. But the t... view more
The latest dispute between Japan and South Korea over compensation for former Korean forced labourers appears to be following a familiar pattern. Historical spats between two most important democracies in Northeast Asia -especially over the phase of Japanese colonial rule- are nothing new. But the tensions run deeper this time, and mutual mistrust has hit unseen heights. Japanese frustration has grown markedly, with Tokyo feeling duped by Seoul. While there have always been tussles over diverging interpretations of history, current domestic and regional developments are an exacerbating factor. Now leaders in both capitals are publicly questioning whether the other side still shares similar core values and strategic goals. The growing rift could easily affect the regional balance of power, weakening America's position as ally of both Japan and South Korea. (Autorenreferat)... view less
Keywords
Japan; South Korea; bilateral relations; international relations; foreign policy; conflict; historical development; security policy; regional policy; international economics; political development; political conflict; political factors
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
außenpolitische Einzelprobleme; Einschätzung/Abschätzung
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
7 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 35/2019
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2019C35
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
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Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications