International relationsJapan-South Korea reconciliation bolsters U.S. strategy: Emanuel
Indo-Pacific and trans-Atlantic are now one single sphere, envoy says
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel speaks to reporters at the ambassador's residence in Akasaka, Tokyo on March 7. (Photo by Ken Moriyasu)
KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent
TOKYO -- U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel hailed the announcements from South Korea and Japan to seek a new chapter in their relationship as a bold and brave move by the two countries' leaders and that it fits U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to revitalize alliances.