What Tweets, Retweets and Emojis Tell Us About the Japan-South Korea-US Trilateral

What Tweets, Retweets and Emojis Tell Us About the Japan-South Korea-US Trilateral

Advertisement The leaders of South Korea and Japan met with U.S. President Joe Biden last month in a “historic” trilateral summit aimed at expanding strategic cooperation. Photos of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio smiling at each other at the Camp David retreat near Washington, D.C. were accompanied by press … Read more

South Korea’s Political Bifurcation Will Stifle Any Trilateral Agreement 

South Korea’s Political Bifurcation Will Stifle Any Trilateral Agreement 

Advertisement On August 18, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, and U.S. President Joe Biden met at Camp David for a trilateral meeting. Afterwards, they publicly stated they shared a vision for their partnership and the Indo-Pacific. They declared that this partnership was based on “a bedrock of shared values, mutual … Read more

Camp David Marked a ‘New Era’ in Japan-Korea-US Relations. Can It Endure?

Camp David Marked a ‘New Era’ in Japan-Korea-US Relations. Can It Endure?

Advertisement Following South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s efforts to reset relations with Japan earlier this year, the door to deeper trilateral cooperation between South Korea, Japan, and the United States has also opened. At the Camp David summit on August 18, the leaders of the three countries laid out a vision for deeper trilateral cooperation … Read more

Momentum Building in the Japan-South Korea Partnership 

Momentum Building in the Japan-South Korea Partnership 

Advertisement On May 7, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol met for the second time this year. After 12 years of stalled talks due to historical disputes, Kishida’s visit to Seoul signaled a return to shuttle diplomacy.  The signs were clear. Kishida expressed remorse toward Korean victims of Japanese wartime … Read more

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to South Korea: 3 Points to Watch

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida’s Visit to South Korea: 3 Points to Watch

Advertisement Japan and South Korea are finally emerging from their long diplomatic stalemate. In a surprise move, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio will make a two-day visit to Seoul starting on May 7 to meet with President Yoon Suk-yeol. This is a reciprocal trip, coming less than two months after Yoon’s trip to Tokyo in … Read more