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Japan, China and their ‘history problem’
Having left Asia 150 years ago, Japan is finding there is no easy way back. Continue reading
Posted in China, Defense, Japan, North Korea, S Korean Politics, Trade
Tagged colony, international relations, Japan, Korea, reconciliation, relations, South Korea, World War II
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Japan needs emperor to apologize
Most Japanese are willing to put a past generation’s sins behind them, even if it means that someone of authority displays the courage to stand up and do the right thing. Continue reading
Posted in China, Japan, S Korean Politics
Tagged colony, international relations, Japan, Korea, reconciliation, relations, South Korea, World War II
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Asia’s near impossible reversals
Master-follower relationships make it remarkably difficult for a master to do a 180, given his obligations Continue reading
Posted in Coyner's Op-Ed Essays, Doing Business in Korea, Human Resources, Japan, Management, North Korea, Society
Tagged Confucianism, culture, East Asia, face, group, Japan, Korea, obligation, power, South Korea
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Succession in North Korea
Briefing on post-Kim Jong-Il North Korea. Continue reading
Posted in China, Defense, Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Japan, North Korea, Russia, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, USA
Tagged China, diplomacy, DPRK, Japan, Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-Un, Korea, morning, North Korea, South Korea, succession, US
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In Japan, Whale Hunts Matter More Than Saving People
The Japanese to operate within tight peer groups or circles, oblivious to the rest of the world . Continue reading
What Is Sony Now?
While Samsung’s success is the result of the Koreans innovation and hard work, they have also been helped by Sony’s blunders. Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Marketing, Selling, Technology, Trade, USA
Tagged electronics, Japan, marketing, Sony
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Japan singletons hit record high
Increased NE Asian stability as a result of shrinking demographics is not likely. Continue reading
Posted in China, Defense, Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Education, Japan, Marketing, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society
Tagged culture, family, Japan, Korea, marriage, population, sexuality, South
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Why Nobody Wishes for Regime Change in North Korea
A neat, if somewhat flawed summary of affairs. Coyner nitpicks in the commentary. Continue reading
Posted in China, Defense, Economy, Japan, North Korea, Russia, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Trade, USA
Tagged America, China, collapse, diplomacy, DPRK, Japan, Korea, North Korea, Russia, six parties, South Korea, US
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Roller Coaster of Japan’s Olympus Meltdown
Foreign executives hired into Asian corporations are forcing their companies to adhere to international standards. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Japan, Legal, Management, Trade, USA
Tagged corruption, executive, expat, Japan, M&A, management
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Japan’s Economic Stagnation Is Creating a Nation of Lost Youths
Many young people of several countries are wondering if they are destined to make up a new lower class of their societies. Continue reading
Posted in Doing Business in Korea, Economy, Japan, Marketing, S Korea Economy, S Korean Politics, Society, USA
Tagged crisis, economy, freeter, Japan, middle class, South Korea, US, youth
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