1·They have eased relations with Japan and, horrified by the nuclear brinkmanship of Kim Jong Il, mediated with Korea.
他们缓和了与日本的关系，并为金II的核边缘政策担惊受怕，并为此与韩国联手调解。
2·Japan has viewed a thawing of relations between Kim Jong-il and the US with some concern and is determined the abduction issue will not be sidelined.
日本关注到朝美关系在某些方面趋于缓和，但并没有决定将绑架事件搁置一旁。