South Korea & Japan
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South Korea: South Korea participated in the first vice-ministerial 'two-plus-two' security talks with Japan, aiming to strengthen bilateral and trilateral security cooperation with the United States.
Japan: Japan participated in the first vice-ministerial 'two-plus-two' security talks with South Korea, aiming to strengthen bilateral and trilateral security cooperation with the United States.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea, another major LNG importer, significantly increased coal-fired power generation and experienced six-month lows in gas-fired power supply. Its coal imports are expected to rise by over 50% in May.
Japan: Japan, a major LNG importer, increased coal-fired power generation and saw gas-fired power supply hit two-year lows due to LNG disruptions from the Iran war. Its coal imports are projected to rise by over 20% in May.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is among the 19 nations that agreed to the pact to maintain the e-commerce duty moratorium, aiming to provide certainty for businesses.
Japan: Japan is one of the 19 countries that launched the pact to not impose duties on e-commerce, supporting predictability for global digital trade.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea continues to grow steadily in the sensory testing services market, supported by innovation.
Japan: Japan continues to grow steadily in the sensory testing services market, supported by high product quality standards.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea, a US ally in Asia, depends on US weapons and is likely to experience delivery delays, prompting it to consider alternative defense suppliers.
Japan: Japan, a US ally in Asia, relies on US weaponry and is expected to face delays, potentially driving it to seek indigenous or non-American defense options.
May 01, 2026 · 13 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is a stop on Scott Bessent's itinerary, where he is expected to discuss foreign exchange and economic issues with local officials, potentially including Koo Yun-cheol.
Japan: Japan is an initial stop for Scott Bessent's series of meetings before his visit to South Korea and China.
May 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is a significant plastic user in Asia, and its companies like Yonwoo and Gaone International are directly impacted by the plastic supply disruptions, with some benefiting and others struggling.
Japan: Japan, a top plastic producer and consumer, faces potential shortages of plastic trays and bags, leading to concerns among wholesalers and price hikes from manufacturers.
Apr 15, 2026 · 59 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea initiated the removal of loudspeakers from its border with North Korea as a conciliatory gesture to ease tensions and rebuild trust. Its new liberal government under Lee Jae Myung aims to improve relations with North Korea.
Japan: Japan is involved in trilateral security cooperation with South Korea and the United States, which further heightens tensions with North Korea.
Aug 04, 2025 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is an Asian ally dependent on safe shipping corridors through the Strait of Hormuz, rerouting energy imports towards the United States during the crisis.
Japan: Japan is an Asian ally dependent on safe shipping corridors through the Strait of Hormuz, rerouting energy imports towards the United States during the crisis.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is also seeing an increase in the price of Nintendo Switch Online.
Japan: Japan is experiencing steeper and earlier price increases for Nintendo Switch 2, original Switch models, and Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions compared to other regions.
May 08, 2026 · 9 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea delivered its fastest growth in nearly six years due to a jump in chip exports, benefiting from the global surge in AI investment, making it an outlier to the general economic downturn.
Japan: Japan reported higher output levels, attributed to companies speeding up production due to concerns of greater supply chain disruption, despite rising input costs.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's oil stockpiles are comfortable, and the country is considering resuming refined-product exports.
Japan: Japan's stockpiles are at an at least 10-year seasonal low, down 50% since the war began, indicating significant vulnerability.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is unsettled by Donald Trump's tariffs and disparagement of alliances, raising concerns about US reliability in future conflicts.
Japan: Japan is anxious about the shrinking trust in the United States as a core partner and is seeking closer ties with other middle powers.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is part of the North-East Asia region, which saw increased demand for Indian products.
Japan: Japan is part of the North-East Asia region, which saw increased demand for Indian products.
May 17, 2026 · 9 articles
International
South Korea: A South Korean ship, HMM Namu, suffered an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the risk to international shipping.
Japan: Japan's authorities intervened in the currency market, spending approximately $64 billion to support the Japan — Japanese yen.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea, along with China and Japan, hosted an economic dialogue and pledged to advance a trilateral free trade agreement, potentially eroding United States' sway in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan: Japan, along with China and South Korea, hosted an economic dialogue and pledged to advance a trilateral free trade agreement, potentially eroding United States' sway in the Indo-Pacific.
Apr 11, 2025 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea is part of the US Treasury Secretary's diplomatic tour, with discussions on economic security.
Japan: Japan is hosting US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for discussions on economic security and currency interventions.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is where Keg Logistics established its first Global Distribution Center for iHerb in Incheon, which became a key hub for Asia-Pacific operations.
Japan: Japan is one of the countries whose orders are fulfilled from the Incheon Global Distribution Center, benefiting from reduced delivery times and logistics costs.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea was previously subject to similar tariff tactics by Donald Trump, eventually settling at a 15% rate, providing a precedent for the current situation with the European Union.
Japan: Japan is mentioned as another major auto exporting nation that faces 15% auto tariffs, providing a comparison for the European Union's situation.
May 01, 2026 · 106 articles
International
South Korea: A South Korean cargo ship, HMM Namu, caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, leading to accusations from Donald Trump against Iran, which Iran denied.
Japan: Japan is among the countries calling for coordinated emergency support from the IMF and World Bank for nations affected by the Middle East war.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea was the location of a previous meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping where a trade truce was finalized.
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a country whose automakers face competition from China's dominance in EV exports.
May 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi jumped to a record high, driven by gains in AI-related stocks, reflecting the global impact of AI demand.
Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 fell, indicating a mixed performance in Asian markets despite the overall positive global trend.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
Regulatory
South Korea: South Korea is mentioned as one of the countries from which Harvard University enrolls international students, highlighting the global impact of the administration's decision.
Japan: Japan is mentioned as one of the countries from which Harvard University enrolls international students, highlighting the global impact of the administration's decision.
May 22, 2025 · 9 articles
Domestic
South Korea: South Korea experienced a snap presidential election following political turmoil and the impeachment of its former president. The election results are expected to bring changes to its political leadership and foreign policies.
Jun 03, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
South Korea: South Korea is mentioned as another East Asian country grappling with falling birth rates, with its fertility rate being even lower than Japan's, though it saw a slight rise in 2024.
Jun 04, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Japan: Japan is among the nations in active negotiations with the United States regarding trade deals.
Apr 13, 2025 · 6 articles
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