South Korea, Japan eye deeper ties after Takaichi’s landslide win. But is it feasible?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Park Chan-kyongFebruary 11, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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Following the Japanese ruling coalition's landslide victory, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have expressed interest in strengthening bilateral relations. Lee congratulated Takaichi and expressed hope for expanded cooperation based on mutual trust. Takaichi reciprocated, emphasizing the need for cooperation between the two nations. However, analysts caution that historical disputes and increasing China-Japan rivalry could complicate South Korea's diplomatic efforts. The strengthened conservative mandate in Japan has also raised concerns in South Korea regarding potentially more nationalist policies that could strain the relationship between the two countries.

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Nara 40% China 50% Liberal Democratic Party 60% Lee Jae Myung ×480% Japan ×690% Sanae Takaichi ×690% South Korea ×490%

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south korea-japan relations 100% bilateral cooperation 80% sanae takaichi 70% lee jae myung 70% historical disputes 60% election victory 60% regional diplomacy 50% nationalist policies 50% china-japan rivalry 40%

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