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Hyonhee Shin
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 4, 2023
South Korea warns of ending military pact after North Korean drone intrusion
The deal calls for ceasing 'all hostile acts,' creating a no-fly zone around the border, and removing landmines and guard posts within the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 3, 2023
North Korea's No. 2 military official fired
State television showed Pak Jong Chon sitting in the front row of the podium with his head down during the meeting while other members raised their hands to vote on personnel issues.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 28, 2022
North Korea's Kim unveils new military goals at key party meeting
Kim's remarks could indicate the isolated country will continue to accelerate its military buildup.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 30, 2022
How Halloween parties turned deadly in a popular Seoul district
The intimacy of backstreets in the Itaewon district turned sinister this Halloween weekend, with a deadly crush killing at least 151 people.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 28, 2022
Deal for reducing military tensions with North Korea could go 'back to square one'
With talks long stalled, recent drills and shows of force along the fortified border between the two Koreas have cast doubts on the future of the 2018 agreement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 21, 2022
Reports shed new light on last hours of South Korean slain by North in 2020
Documents from a parliamentary inquiry, the coast guard and a human rights watchdog provide previously unpublished details about the case.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage anti-submarine drills amid North Korea tension
The U.S. Navy said the drills will enhance interoperability and tactical and technical coordination between the three countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 10, 2022
South Korea and China foreign ministers discuss North Korea and K-pop ban
On the agenda was boosting cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as restarting exports of K-pop and Korean movies, dramas and games, which have been effectively banned in China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 4, 2022
Nancy Pelosi vows support for denuclearization of North Korea during Seoul visit
Pelosi also said at a news conference that she and her South Korean counterpart discussed ways to boost cooperation on regional security and economic and climate issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
South Korea seeks to kick-start talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan
The high-level visit to Tokyo by South Korean officials comes amid concerns the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could disrupt efforts to mend ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2022
North Korea's Dr. Fauci? Health official emerges as face of COVID campaign.
The little-known official, Ryu Yong Chol, has become the public face of the isolated country's battle against the coronavirus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 13, 2022
North Korea reports first COVID-19 death as fever 'explosively spreads'
About 187,800 people are being treated in isolation after a fever of unidentified origin has 'explosively spread nationwide' since late April, the KCNA news agency said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 22, 2022
North Korea's Kim offers rare praise for South's departing Moon
Analysts are skeptical that the message heralds an improvement in relations and warn that the praise could be a bid to portray Moon's successor as responsible for any deterioration in ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 23, 2022
South Korea presidential front-runner seeks to 'reset' China ties with extra THAAD missile system
The top foreign policy adviser to Yoon Seok-youl said the candidate would ditch the current administration's strategic ambiguity in relations between Washington and Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 16, 2022
North Korea celebrates late Kim Jong Il's birthday without military event
Kim Jong Un attended the gathering at the northern alpine town of Samjiyon, which is near the border with China and Mount Paektu, the holy mountain where Kim's family claims its roots.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 15, 2022
South Korean presidential race kicks off as scandals mar both main candidates' campaigns
The race between the country's two leading parties, set to be the tightest in 20 years, has dominated by allegations that may make a third challenger kingmaker.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 8, 2022
North Korea calls for economic growth despite 'persevering struggle'
The country faces mounting economic woes amid sanctions over its weapons programs and COVID-19 lockdowns, which sharply cut trade with China, its major ally and economic lifeline.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 2, 2022
North Korea documentary shows limping Kim as he tackles 'worst-ever hardships'
International media, intelligence agencies and experts closely watch Kim's health due to his tight grip on power and the uncertainty over succession plans.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2022
North Korea warns it may rethink moratorium on nuclear and missile tests
Some analysts warn of the possibility of tests around the 80th and 110th anniversaries of the birthdays of Kim Jong Un's late father and grandfather in February and April.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 8, 2022
U.S. forces in South Korea raise COVID-19 alert amid record infections
The U.S. military's plan in South Korea will ban dining at restaurants outside the bases and visiting indoor malls, bars, clubs, gyms, amusement parks, theaters and massage parlors
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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