Stabilizing Japan-Korea relations: Restraining nationalism, appraising Beijing, reassuring Washington

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IEAS Conference Room Institute of East Asian Studies (Golden Bear Center, 1995 University Ave., 5th floor)
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North Korea’s nuclear missile threats and China’s assertive foreign policy make cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo more critical than ever. Ties are often strained over history but are better maintained than either side is given credit. Political elites practice restraint to limit nationalist recriminations. Both governments calibrate policies toward Beijing while avoiding divergence from each...