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MMCA exhibition explores 80 years of artistic exchanges between Korea, Japan

Despite decades-long thorny ties between Korea and Japan — a result of Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule — collaborations between Korean and Japanese artists have continued over the years, evolving in line with changing social and political contexts.

2026-05-13

Lee to meet with Bessent in Seoul ahead of U.S.-China summit

President Lee Jae Myung will meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Seoul this week, Lee's office said Tuesday, with the two expected to discuss U.S. tariffs among other issues.

2026-05-12

Award-winning Japanese director Kore-eda to visit promote film in Korea in June

Award-winning Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda will visit Korea next month to promote his recent work "Sheep in the Box," its distributor said Tuesday.

2026-05-12

Defense Ministry says Korea not considering military logistics support pact with Japan

South Korea is not considering signing a bilateral military logistics support agreement with Japan, a defense ministry official said Friday, following a report suggesting Tokyo seeks to push for such a deal.

2026-05-08

Korea sees 40 percent on-year surge in Chinese, Japanese tourists during early May holiday season

Korea saw a 40.7 percent surge in the number of Chinese and Japanese tourists during the early-May holiday season in Asia, government data showed Friday.

2026-05-08

Korea, Japan hold first vice ministerial-level security talks

Korea and Japan held their first “two-plus-two” vice-ministerial talks between their foreign and defense ministries in Seoul on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation on a range of security issues of mutual interest.

2026-05-08

Japan's arms export revival sets up showdown with Korea

Japan's recent arms export policy shift, partnering with Indonesia, may challenge Korea's defense market dominance, especially in naval and aerial technologies, amid rising global tensions and changing regional dynamics.

2026-05-08

Korean, U.S. Marines demonstrate aviation ground support capabilities in joint drill

A U.S. Marine unit based in Japan has demonstrated aviation ground support and logistics capabilities during a readiness evaluation session, aimed at strengthening interoperability with Korean Marines, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Wednesday.

2026-05-06

Takaichi mulls Andong visit this month to continue shuttle diplomacy with Lee: sources

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering a visit to Andong in North Gyeongsang in May to hold a summit with President Lee Jae Myung as part of their ongoing shuttle diplomacy, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.

2026-05-06

Barricades around statue symbolizing WWII sexual slavery victims removed

Barricades surrounding an iconic statue of a girl representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery were permanently removed on Wednesday, six years after they were placed due to security concerns.

2026-05-06