South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks to mark the 102nd anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, the Korean uprising against Japanese colonial rule. Photo: Xinhua
Is South Korea changing its calculus over Japan as Moon Jae-in counts down his days in office?
- With just over a year left in his term, the president has signalled a willingness for talks with Tokyo – though reconciliation is seen as tricky after years of distrust
- An analyst says closer South Korea-Japan ties will ring alarm bells in China, which may respond by trying to drive a wedge between the sides and their relations with the US
South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks to mark the 102nd anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, the Korean uprising against Japanese colonial rule. Photo: Xinhua
