Europe’s growing interest in Japanese ceramics, Bizen craft on display at Brussels Fair
Ceramic Brussels hosted about 70 art galleries from more than 10 countries, primarily in Europe, including France.
Hiroshi Uesugi
Ambassadors from about 30 NATO nations to visit Japan in mid-April, expected to discuss Russia, China
Arrangements are being made for them to meet with Japanese Cabinet minister-level officials during their visit.
SK foundation begins procedures to deposit compensation for wartime workers
So far, one plaintiff and 10 bereaved family members of former wartime laborers have received payments from the foundation.
South Korean president’s diplomacy yields gains, domestic results lacklustre
President Yoon’s administration has broken from the previous administration’s foreign policy strategy that tended to favour reconciliation with North Korea.
South Korean public divided over Yoon’s plan to resolve wartime labour issue
Whether the Yoon administration can increase public support for the proposal while improving the relationship with Japan will be critical.
South Korea’s Yoon willing to seek early resolution on wartime workers
The issue has remained a major concern for both countries, and Yoon has expressed optimism about new possibilities once the matter is resolved.
S. Korea to resume visa waivers for Japan tourists in Nov
The country has been open to visa-free travel from Japan since August as a temporary measure to boost tourism.
6 months on, Ukraine man waits for DNA results to identify missing father
20-year-old Vadym Yevdokymenko lost contact with his 42-year-old father when the fighting intensified in Ukraine.
South Korea moves to avoid Japanese asset sale
With South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol keen to improve the country’s relationship with Japan, the opinion is seen as a positive development.