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Haruka Chunhyang Satake

Haruka Chunhyang Satake

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Japanese Court Rules North Korea Owes Compensation Over Its Past Repatriation Push

Over 90,000 ethnic Koreans were enticed to leave Japan by North Korean propaganda in the early 1960s. Most remain trapped in North Korea.

22.05.2026 10

The Diplomat

Haruka Chunhyang Satake

How a 1942 Coal Mine Tragedy Became a Litmus Test for Japan-South Korea Relations

The latest leaders’ summit raised hopes for a recovery effort at Chosei Coal Mine. Now the death of a Taiwanese diver has put the project into...

10.02.2026 10

The Diplomat

Haruka Chunhyang Satake