Diplomacy & Power May 2, 2026 207 stories in this edition

How Trump is inadvertently bringing Japan, South Korea together

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Julian Ryall
How Trump is inadvertently bringing Japan, South Korea together

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Japan and South Korea are closing ranks as they prepare for high-level meetings aimed at steadying ties amid growing regional volatility, with analysts saying the diplomatic push reflects shared concern over China, North Korea and the reliability of US commitments under President Donald Trump. Both countries appear willing to put past differences aside, at least for now, as they confront an assertive China and an unp...

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Japan and South Korea are closing ranks as they prepare for high-level meetings aimed at steadying ties amid growing regional volatility, with analysts saying the diplomatic push reflects shared concern over China, North...

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