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EDITORIAL: Takaichi must show leadership to avoid danger of fragmentation | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 1d

the Asahi opines on Takaichi and the challenges ahead -- a long editorial from the liberal Japanese daily.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...

The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election was held amid the unusual circumstance of it being in the minority in both Diet chambers.

www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10...

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 1d

Future of Japan's ruling coalition uncertain as Komeito pushes back on Takaichi

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito has said that they cannot form a coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party unless Komeito's concerns are addressed.

www.japantimes.co.jp

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 2d

Tough words from Gerry Curtis, whose knowledge of Japanese politics is unmatched.
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Gerald Curtis: Takaichi victory hastens LDP's collapse; 'not if, when'

Veteran Japan watcher worried about what comes after the 'most boring election'

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Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 3d

The Economist takes stock of the Takaichi victory and what lies ahead for her, and for Japan.
www.economist.com/asia/2025/10...

Victory for Japan’s polarising Iron Lady, Takaichi Sanae

A hardline right-winger is set to become prime minister

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Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 3d

A good piece from Eric Johnston at Japan Times on how Takaichi won and what she may do to assemble a government.
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10...

How Takaichi won the LDP’s leadership race

A split of moderate votes in the first round and the support of an LDP kingmaker helped propel the former economic security minister to a historic victory.

www.japantimes.co.jp

Takaichi's Rise Raises Red Flags for South Korea-Japan Ties

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Haeyoon Kim 김혜윤 @haeyoonkim.bsky.social · 4d

"Although the Kishida administration and the Yoon Suk-yeol government, as well as the Ishiba administration and the Lee Jae-myung government, have made rapid progress... tensions over historical and territorial disputes are likely to escalate under Takaichi’s leadership."

Takaichis Rise Raises Red Flags for South Korea-Japan Ties Despite Emphasizing Cooperation, Takaichis Hardline Stances on Dokdo, Historical Issues Could Test Relations

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Benjamin A. Engel @benjaminaengel.bsky.social · 5d

It was great talking with Noah Sneider as he prepared this awesome look at competing views of history in South Korea.

www.economist.com/1843/2025/10...

How two duelling history influencers explain South Korea’s polarised politics

The country’s recent brush with martial law has deep roots

www.economist.com

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Dr. Mark P. Barry ☯︎ @drmarkpbarry.bsky.social · 5d

Trump to Visit South Korea for Just 12 Hours on 10/29, Skipping APEC Leaders' Meeting www.chosun.com/english/nati...

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits South Korea, Skips APEC Leaders' Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump Visits South Korea, Skips APEC Leaders Meeting Trump to Attend APEC Business Summit, Hold U.S.-China Summit with Xi Jinping Before Departing

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Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 5d

Michelle Lee of the Post on the Christian nationalist axis between the US and South Korea.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

How Charlie Kirk’s death galvanized South Korea’s ‘MAGA’ conservatives

The honoring of Kirk in South Korea is the latest example of the strengthening ties between the country’s Christian conservatives and U.S. evangelicals.

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(2nd LD) Trump remains open to talks with N.K. leader Kim 'without any preconditions': White House | Yonhap News Agency

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 5d

This is so typical -- a visit that is in fact an insult and a rejection of any multilateral organization.

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John Carl Baker @johncarlbaker.bsky.social · 7d

White House says Trump remains open to talking with Kim Jong Un "without any preconditions."

The statement also said "US policy on North Korea has not changed," but it did not mention denuclearization by name. en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...

(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 2, 8, 11-14)By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Yonhap)...

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The U.S. Eases Visa Restrictions on South Korean Workers

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 7d

A visa fix for Korea -- still cannot entirely repair the damage done by the ICE thugs in Georgia.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/w...

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Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 7d

A critical view of the trump demands on Korea and Japan and the response in Seoul and Tokyo. Useful corrective to some other reporting.
asiatimes.com/2025/10/trum...

Trump’s big, costly, coercive trade deals falling apart in Asia - Asia Times

SEOUL – American economist Anne Krueger, 91, has witnessed a great deal of public policy chicanery during her stints as a top executive at the

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Public Opinion and the Future of the U.S.–South Korea Alliance - Korea Economic Institute of America

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 7d

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Data shows enduring support for South Korea as a partner and consistent preference for more open trade, investment, and cultural exchange.

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Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 7d

Sanseito brands itself the Japan branch of the Fascist International.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...

Japan’s far-right party courts Trump allies, vows not to get ‘wacky’ | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Japan’s far-right Sanseito party has set up an international arm to court Trump allies such as Steve Bannon and like-minded groups in Europe, betting that global conservative recognition will help it ...

Japan’s lead trade negotiator defends tariffs deal with the U.S. | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 7d

A rather weak defense of the Japan-US trade/investment deal.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...

Japan’s chief trade negotiator has defended a tariffs deal with the U.S., expressing respect for President Donald Trump and calling him a “tough negotiator.”

Asahi survey: Koizumi leads in support among Diet lawmakers | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 8d

The lineup of the Diet delegation votes is revealing -- the hard right has very little backing from LDP Diet members.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...

As the ruling Liberal Democratic Party prepares for its Oct. 4 presidential election, an Asahi Shimbun survey of party lawmakers indicated farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi currently holds the most clear...

Japan and South Korea leaders commit to closer ties in their final summit

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 8d

Ishiba's final meeting with Lee.
apnews.com/article/sout...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between their countries.

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Live updates: Trump defends using troops to police U.S. cities in address to military leaders

Dan Sneider @dcsneider.bsky.social · 8d

The core message this morning in Quantico. The "enemy within."

www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

The gathering, at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, was ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and required some officers to fly thousands of miles.

www.washingtonpost.com