US EditionJapan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty
JAPAN, JUN 22 – Japan and South Korea commemorated 60 years of normalized ties amid historical tensions and pledged to enhance cooperation on economy, security, and demographic challenges, with $500 million economic aid noted.
- On June 22, 2025, Japan and South Korea held a reception in Tokyo to commemorate six decades since they established formal diplomatic relations.
- The normalization treaty signed in 1965 settled war-linked claims with Japan pledging $500 million in economic cooperation, roughly twice South Korea's then budget.
- Despite progress, historical grievances remain tense, with South Korea’s 2023 compensation plan for forced labor causing backlash and continued demands for direct Japanese apologies.
- An opinion poll showed 49.6% of South Koreans favor future-oriented cooperation on economy, security, and environment, while leaders Ishiba and Lee agreed to deepen ties addressing shared challenges.
- The anniversary highlighted the need for pragmatic diplomacy amid political uncertainty, as both nations face demographic issues, regional security concerns, and watch South Korea's new president's stance closely.
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Japan, S Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty
Japan and South Korea marked the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations Sunday. The two Asian powers, rivals and neighbors, have often had little to celebrate, much of their rancor linked to Japan’s brutal colonial rule of Korea in the early 20th century. Things have gotten better in recent years,…
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Japan and South Korea marked the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday. The two countries once interacted as an industrialized country and a developing country, but they have now become equal partners, on par with each other in economic terms.
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Japan and South Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty
Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations on Sunday, as both sides go through a time of political uncertainty and growing tension.
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