Asia-Pacific
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South Korean’s Lee ‘Prepared’ for Criticism of Agreement, Says Unresolved Historical Issues Must Not Block Cooperation
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who is now visiting the United States, said he was ...
August 26, 2025
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S. Korean Lee Heads for U.S. to Meet Trump, Wrapping Up Trip to Japan
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left Haneda Airport for the United States on Sunday, wrappin...
August 24, 2025
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South Korea Looks to Cozy Up to U.S. by Way of Japan, Leaving Some of Lee’s Supporters Discontent
“It seems I am the first South Korean president to stop in Japan for their first diplomatic visit...
August 24, 2025
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Japan, South Korea Have Chance to Be True Neighbors, as Lee Expresses Wish for Closer Ties
There is a sincere wish to see Japan and South Korea develop their relations in a dramatic way. S...
August 22, 2025
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South Korean President Emphasizes Consistency Toward Japan, Cites ‘Responsibility’ to Adhere to Previous Agreements
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung considers policy consistency toward Japan to be vita...
August 21, 2025
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S. Korea Could Revive Fast-Tracking for Japanese at Airports If Agreement Reached with Japan, Says President Lee
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was supportive of reintroducing priority lanes at Ja...
August 21, 2025
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Tokugawa Ieyasu Offers Lesson for Modern Politics, Says Lee Ahead of His 1st Presidential Visit to Japan
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung described Japanese people as “cheerful, modest and h...
August 21, 2025
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South Korean President Lee Desires Stronger Relationship of Trust With Japan, Said to View Former Korean President Moon as Example of What Not to Do
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who intends not to let historical problems between his coun...
August 21, 2025
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Lawmakers Welcome Lee’s Emphasis on Relations with Japan, Pledge to Cooperate With Seoul
Japanese ruling and opposition parties welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung demonstratin...
August 21, 2025
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s Tumultuous Life Marked by Poverty and Peril
Born into a poor family and having worked as a laborer while young, South Korean President Lee Ja...
August 21, 2025
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South Korean President Vows to Uphold Agreements with Japan on Comfort Women, Wartime Workers
SEOUL — In an exclusive interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ...
August 21, 2025
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South Korea President Hints at Prizing Japan Over Tradition, Ahead of Visits to Japan, United States
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has implied that he was willing to buck convention b...
August 21, 2025
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China Announces Birth-Rate Boosting Measures Including Free Pre-School Education, Some Say More Needs to be Done
SHENYANG, China — The Chinese government has announced plans to gradually make pre-school educati...
August 16, 2025
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South Korea President Calls for Ties with Japan in Speech Marking Anniversary of Country’s Liberation from Japanese Rule
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed his desire to deepen ties with Japan in a ...
August 15, 2025
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Chinese Govt Prohibits Fishing Boats from Activities around Senkaku Islands; Ban in Area Set to Expire on Saturday
FUJIAN PROVINCE, China — The Chinese government issued an order to prohibit fishers from operatin...
August 14, 2025
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