Ishiba’s moderate stance on historical issues could facilitate cooperation, if military focus doesn’t raise alarm
Shigeru Ishiba’s election as president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has paved the way for him to be sworn in as prime minister on Tuesday, a leadership change with major implications for ties with neighboring South Korea.
While Ishiba’s more moderate stance on historical grievances between Seoul and Tokyo may open avenues for improved bilateral relations, his aggressive security policies, including calls for an “Asian NATO,” could exacerbate tensions.
Shigeru Ishiba’s election as president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has paved the way for him to be sworn in as prime minister on Tuesday, a leadership change with major implications for ties with neighboring South Korea.
While Ishiba’s more moderate stance on historical grievances between Seoul and Tokyo may open avenues for improved bilateral relations, his aggressive security policies, including calls for an “Asian NATO,” could exacerbate tensions.
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