In recent years,relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea(hereafter referred to as South Korea)have become tense,giving rise to economic and trade frictions between them,and plunging their bilateral relationsh...In recent years,relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea(hereafter referred to as South Korea)have become tense,giving rise to economic and trade frictions between them,and plunging their bilateral relationship to an all-time low.The disputes between Japan and South Korea have exhibited the features of endurance,expansion in disputing areas,and a frequent switch from defense to offense or vice versa on both sides.The fast deteriorating relationship between Japan and South Korea has resulted from multiple factors that interact in an entangled way,including mutually enhancing old and new grievances and discontent over historical issues,the adjustment of foreign policies by Japan and South Korea,the rise of nationalist emotions in both countries,US adjustment of its alliance policy towards the Asia-Pacific,and structural competition in forming the regional order.As the structural contradictions between Japan and South Korea appear hard to overcome,the potential for the tense relationship between the two countries to persist is mounting,and this will lead to new repercussions on the regional order.展开更多
文摘In recent years,relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea(hereafter referred to as South Korea)have become tense,giving rise to economic and trade frictions between them,and plunging their bilateral relationship to an all-time low.The disputes between Japan and South Korea have exhibited the features of endurance,expansion in disputing areas,and a frequent switch from defense to offense or vice versa on both sides.The fast deteriorating relationship between Japan and South Korea has resulted from multiple factors that interact in an entangled way,including mutually enhancing old and new grievances and discontent over historical issues,the adjustment of foreign policies by Japan and South Korea,the rise of nationalist emotions in both countries,US adjustment of its alliance policy towards the Asia-Pacific,and structural competition in forming the regional order.As the structural contradictions between Japan and South Korea appear hard to overcome,the potential for the tense relationship between the two countries to persist is mounting,and this will lead to new repercussions on the regional order.
