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Dispute between Korea and Japan over Wartime Forced Labor : Developments and Future Outlook

Dispute between Korea and Japan over Wartime Forced Labor : Developments and Future Outlook

Dispute between Korea and Japan over Wartime Forced Labor : Developments and Future Outlook

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Dispute between Korea and Japan over Wartime Forced Labor : Developments and Future Outlook
November 28, 2019
CHOI Eunmi
Research Professor, the Center for Japanese Studies
I. Introduction
The Korean government and the
Japanese government are at odds over
the Supreme Court of Korea’s final
ruling on forced labor issued in October
2018. While the main focus of the conflicts between
the two sides was on historical disputes in the past,
the current disagreements are emerging, often
simultaneously, in areas ranging from security and
economy, shaping a “complex conflict” between the
two countries. In this article will present recent
developments in and the current state of the
conflicts between the two governments. Also, this
article will delve into the major sticking points in
recent disagreements between Korea and Japan,
and the causes of the protracted conflicts. Lastly,
some policy considerations will be provided to help
the two governments resolve the ongoing conflicts
and mend bilateral ties.
II. Korea-Japan Relations after the Korean Supreme Court's Ruling and Key Sticking Points in Rows over the Forced Labor Issue
III. Causes of a Prolonged Conflict and Future Outlook
1. Causes of a protracted conflict
(1) Structural change and shifting perception
(2) Contrasting views on North Korea and differing policies
(3) Weakening dispute resolution mechanism and disputes becoming infused with domestic politics
IV. Policy Considerations
1. Short-term measures: Giving more weight to public diplomacy at home and abroad to foster mutual understanding
(1) Diplomacy with Japan
(2) Domestic efforts
(3) Bringing efforts to the global stage
2. Mid to long-term measures : Mapping out policies toward Japan based on visions for the future relationship between the two countries

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