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Thu, July 18, 2019 | 02:35

Korean residents in Japan suffer anti-Korea sentiment amid trade tensions

More Koreans living in Japan are expressing worries about reigniting anti-Korea sentiment amid worsening South Korea-Japan relations, and are calling for the government to build friendly relations with Tokyo.

2019-07-17 19:09

Calls rise to send PM to Japan as special envoy

A special envoy to Japan is emerging quickly as one of the few diplomatic options for reducing bilateral tension amid an intensifying trade feud.

2019-07-17 17:04

Washington unwilling to actively mediate Seoul-Tokyo trade friction

Japan urged to abide by free trade principles

Seoul is seeking international support in its intensifying trade war with Japan, calling Tokyo's export curbs a free trade violation and also a threat to the global economy. “Restricting exports of materials whether it will be chemicals or rare earths is inconsistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) principles,” a senior Cheong Wa Dae official said during a press conferenc...

2019-07-17 16:33

Washington unwilling to actively mediate Seoul-Tokyo trade friction

For freedom of press

Representatives of journalists' and labor groups pose in front of the Korea Press Center in downtown Seoul, Tuesday, during the unveiling ceremony of the sculpture titled “Unbreakable pen” that symbolizes freedom of speech. The phrase on the stone tablet reads: “I can't write things untruthful about history,” words by Song Gun-ho, the late journalist w...

2019-07-16 20:53

Seoul, Tokyo may resume high-level talks

Vice Unification Minister Suh Ho's July 16-18 visit to Tokyo is drawing keen attention amid escalating tensions over Japan's tightened export controls on items crucial to Korea's tech industry. Suh is the highest official to visit Japan following Tokyo's July 4 implementation of export restrictions interpreted by Seoul as Japan's retaliation over last year's Supreme Court rul...

2019-07-16 19:42

US diplomat to discuss trade scuffle between Seoul, Tokyo

A top U.S. diplomat for East Asia is visiting here to convey Washington's view that Seoul and Tokyo should seek a diplomatic solution to their burgeoning trade war. David R. Stilwell, the new U.S. assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, will arrive in Seoul, Wednesday, to hold talks with foreign ministry officials including Minister Kang Kyung-wha, an...

2019-07-16 17:15

Seoul, Tokyo may resume high-level talks

Moon to meet party leaders on Thursday over Japan's trade curbs

President Moon Jae-in and leaders of five political parties agreed Tuesday to hold a multi-partisan meeting Thursday to discuss ways to tackle Japan's export restrictions on South Korea.

2019-07-16 17:02

Trade war approaching critical point

Ex-lawmaker Chung Doo-un found dead on Seoul mountain

Former conservative lawmaker Chung Doo-un was found dead on a mountain near an apartment complex in Seoul on Tuesday, police said.

2019-07-16 16:55

Trade war approaching critical point

This week will be crucial for both South Korea and Japan as the feud between the two countries continues after working-level talks over Japan's export controls ended without results.

2019-07-16 16:54

Far-right party removes illegal tents from Gwanghwamun Square; warns of comeback

Members of a far-right political party demanding the release of imprisoned former President Park Geun-hye voluntarily removed tents they had illegally set up at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, Tuesday.

2019-07-16 16:34

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