| ID | 083709 |
| Title Proper | Japan and South Korea |
| Other Title Information | can these two nations work together |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cooney, Kevin J ; Scarbrough, Alex |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | South Korea is Japan's most logical ally in East Asia. Both nations share the same primary military benefactor, the United States. Their geographic proximity makes them natural allies in offsetting China's growing power and unknown intentions. In spite of the many reasons to ally, relations remain strained, primarily because of Japan's historical occupation of Korea. In this article, the authors examine the political issues that must be resolved for Japan and South Korea to work together and the potential for such reconciliation in light of South Korea's on-again/off-again drift away from the United States and Japan's open embrace of U.S. protection and occasional political distancing |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Affairs: An American Review Vol. 35, No.3; Fall 2008: p173-192 |
| Journal Source | Asian Affairs: An American Review Vol. 35, No.3; Fall 2008: p173-192 |
| Key Words | Asian security ; Bilateral Relations ; DPRK ; Historical Memory ; Japan ; South Korea ; United States - Foreign Policy |