Relations between South Korea and Japan have deteriorated, and neither side appears willing to make concessions. Photo: Reuters
China, US seek to minimise fallout amid worsening South Korea-Japan trade feud
- Seoul says it may reconsider move to end military intelligence pact with Tokyo if preferential trade status is reinstated – but Tokyo refuses
- Beijing’s priority is protecting its economic interests, while Washington is focused on security, observers say
Relations between South Korea and Japan have deteriorated, and neither side appears willing to make concessions. Photo: Reuters
