South Korea, Japan

South Korean police summon Japanese woman for kissing BTS member without consent
South Korean police said Friday they are summoning a Japanese woman for questioning over allegedly kissing Jin, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, without consent during a free hug event last year.
Expanding Mongolia’s Partnership With Japan and South Korea
Given the current state of international affairs, it’s time to move beyond bilateral ties to explore a trilateral partnership between Ulaanbaatar, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The unpromising future of Japan–South Korea–US trilateral cooperation
The Trump administration’s approach to its alliances has shaken Europe. Indo-Pacific partners also have cause to be worried.
Japan, U.S. and South Korea top diplomats reaffirm 'unshakeable' ties
The countries' top diplomats pledged to boost security and economic ties at their first meeting since Donald Trump's election, amid concerns over the relationship's durability.
South Korean police summon Japanese woman accused of kissing BTS member without his consent
Police said they were responding to an online complaint over Jin, 32, the oldest member of the K-pop supergroup, being kissed by a fan at a free hug event in Seoul last year.
Japanese woman under investigation for kissing BTS's Jin
A Japanese woman who unexpectedly kissed K-pop boy band BTS's Jin at a fan event last year has found herself under investigation by South Korean police. Police have called for the woman - who is currently in Japan - to come forward for questioning on charges of sexual harrassment in a public space.
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold secretariat talks in Tokyo to expand trilateral cooperation
South Korea, the United States and Japan held trilateral secretariat talks in Tokyo this week to discuss ways to expand three ...
Why South Korea’s Political Drama Will Produce Waves Overseas
The country's political crisis obscures the fact that South Korea's foreign policy is about to change drastically, writes Ian ...
Japan's births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the ...
Japan's Deepening Population Crisis Breaks 125-Year Record
Japan's population has dwindled for 15 consecutive years, as fewer people marry and have children. About 30 percent of ...
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Japan's Birthrate Crisis: Challenges Amid Dwindling Population
Japan witnessed a record low of 720,988 births in 2024, highlighting an aging and shrinking population. Despite initiatives ...
FirstFT: South Korea’s fertility rate rises for first time in 9 years
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods, and Taiwan condemns China over unannounced ...
South Korea political turmoil pushes companies to take tariff matters into their own hands
SEOUL - South Korea's business leaders are taking action to offset the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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Why Men Wear T-Shirts On Beaches In South Korea
If you've ever been to a beach in South Korea, you may notice that a lot of people tend to cover up more –– even when they're ...