Why the Japanese public is skeptical of South Korea’s push to improve ties



Analysis Why the Japanese public is skeptical of South Korea’s push to improve ties Yoon Suk-yeol’s low approval rate amid possible opposition resurgence to retake the presidency have Japan feeling wary Oliver JiaMay 16, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a joint press conference in Seoul, May 7, 2023 \| Image: ROK Presidential Office South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is charting a new course in his nation’s relations with Japan, veering away from his predecessor's strategy of weaponizing Korean nationalism and elevating historical wrongdoings. Seoul’s new focus is on mending frayed ties by pursuing a future-oriented relationship rather than one anchored in the past. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is charting a new course in his nation’s relations with Japan, veering away from his predecessor's strategy of weaponizing Korean nationalism and elevating historical wrongdoings. Seoul’s new focus is on mending frayed ties by pursuing a future-oriented relationship rather than one anchored in the past. Get 30 days of free access to KoreaPro Full access to all analysis The KOREA PRO newsletter, every business day Daily analysis on the top story of the day The ability to suggest topics for coverage by our specialist team Be smart about South Korea Get full access to expert analysis and opinion. Start now No charges during your trial. Cancel anytime. A paid subscription will start after 30 days. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Briefing Start your day with the South Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily Briefing. LATEST ANALYSIS 01South Korea’s women-only universities weigh co-education as enrollments decline 02South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense 03Employment for married South Korean women hits record but Devil is in details 04Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities 05Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election 06South Korea grapples with how to stymie crypto-fueled drug trade 07Science vs. Humanities: Why South Korean students switch their academic tracks 08How pro-Russian hackers took down South Korea websites over support for Ukraine

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Why the Japanese public is skeptical of South Korea’s push to improve ties

Yoon Suk-yeol’s low approval rate amid possible opposition resurgence to retake the presidency have Japan feeling wary

Oliver JiaMay 16, 2023

Why the Japanese public is skeptical of South Korea’s push to improve ties

President Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a joint press conference in Seoul, May 7, 2023 | Image: ROK Presidential Office

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is charting a new course in his nation’s relations with Japan, veering away from his predecessor's strategy of weaponizing Korean nationalism and elevating historical wrongdoings.

Seoul’s new focus is on mending frayed ties by pursuing a future-oriented relationship rather than one anchored in the past.

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