The Japanese government seeks to revoke official recognition of the Unification Church due to alleged financial coercion and child neglect, following scrutiny intensified by the assassination of former PM Shinzo Abe.
In this opinion piece, Simone Galimberti argues that despite historical animosity, the inevitability of geography and geopolitics could drive South Korea and Japan towards stronger ties.
Their common goals, engaging constructively with China and strengthening alliances, might be achieved through innovative collaborations. If successful, it could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Asia Pacific.