The matter of four bits of rock seized by the Soviets at the end of World War II has become a major issue in northeast Asia. If Japan won’t help develop the Russian Far East because of the stalemate some of its neighbors and rivals aren’t nearly so reticent.
“South Korea seems intent on replacing Japan in developing the Russian Far East” Moltz notes although some Japanese companies are active in developing the areas resources.
Article extracted from this publication >> November 6, 1992
