Abstract: This essay presents a perspective on Japan’s relations with the two Koreas in relation to resolving the thorny issues posed by North Korea. It will first briefly recap recent developments in North Korea’s posture under Kim Jong-un before examining Japan’s interpretation of those changes and related interactions with South Korea and the United States in response. It will then analyze the evolution of Japan’s approach to relations with the Korean Peninsula and suggest strategic and political options for the future.
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