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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2021
South Korea says it is developing more powerful missiles to deter North Korea
In its defense blueprint, the Defense Ministry said it would develop new missiles 'with significantly enhanced destructive power.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 30, 2021
North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor, presenting fresh challenge to Biden
The restart of the plutonium-producing reactor at the Yongbyon nuclear site has been described as 'deeply troubling' by the U.N. atomic agency.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2021
He built an $8.9 billion fortune. Then the controversies began.
Bom Kim became the poster child of a new kind of wealth generation in South Korea with Coupang Inc., but the firm is now facing criticism over working conditions.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 20, 2021
Tokyo Olympic champion Nelly Korda in 3-way tie for lead at Women's British Open
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, No. 4 Kim Sei-young Kim and Madelene Sagstrom opened the Women's British Open with rounds of 5-under 67 at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2021
SoftBank-backed Karrot becomes $2.7 billion South Korean unicorn
Asia's fourth-largest economy is breaking away from family-controlled conglomerates and minting self-made billionaires faster than ever.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 18, 2021
South Korean PM aims to have 70% of nation receive first vaccine dose by end of September
South Korea currently lags Japan, which started its inoculations at about the same time and now has 37% of its population fully vaccinated.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 15, 2021
South Korea and U.S. to begin joint military drills despite North's rebuke
Joint military drills were scaled back in recent years to facilitate talks aimed at persuading Pyongyang to dismantle its nuclear and missile programs in return for U.S. sanctions relief.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 11, 2021
North Korea warns of 'security crisis' if U.S. and South Korea escalate tensions
Pyongyang criticized South Korea and the United States for responding to North Korea's goodwill with 'hostile acts.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 10, 2021
North Korea says U.S. and South Korea will face new threats for military drills
The powerful sister of the country's leader said it would boost its 'absolute deterrence,' including a 'strong preemptive strike capability,' to counter the U.S. military.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2021
North Korea's Kim calls for relief campaign in rain-hit areas
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has mobilized the military to carry out relief work in areas recently hit by heavy rains, state media said on Sunday, amid concerns over an economic crisis and food shortage.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 7, 2021
Germany's modern pentathlon coach disqualified after punching horse at Tokyo Games
The coach hit a horse with her fist and urged rider Annika Schleu to 'really hit' the horse when it refused to jump.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 7, 2021
North Korea continuing to develop nuclear and missile programs in 2021, U.N. report says
The report by a panel of independent sanctions monitors said that Pyongyang continued to develop its weapons programs 'despite the country's focus on its worsening economic travails.'
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 6, 2021
From unitards to period-proof tights: Brands embrace women's sportswear revolution at Olympics
Women have fought long and hard for the right to choose what they wear when they compete at the Olympics, and at the Tokyo Games more and more athletes are speaking out.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 4, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s head bandage is added to list of health mysteries
Images of the North Korean leader at events in late July showed a bandage and later a dark greenish spot on the back of his head.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2021
North Korea wants sanctions eased to restart talks with U.S., Seoul says
Pyongyang wants sanctions banning its metal exports and imports of refined fuel — as well as those on luxury goods — lifted before restarting talks, South Korean lawmakers said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 2, 2021
North Korea threatens week-old detente over U.S.-led exercises
Kim Yo Jong, sister of the country's leader Kim Jong Un, said Sunday that the plan to hold annual allied exercises this month 'seriously undermines” efforts to restore ties with South Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 31, 2021
North Korea’s economy contracted the most in two decades in 2020
Gross domestic product fell to 31.4 trillion won ($27.4 billion), down from 33.8 trillion won in Kim Jong Un's first year at the helm.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 28, 2021
North and South Korea in talks over summit and reopening liaison office
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been exploring ways to improve strained ties by exchanging multiple letters since April.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 27, 2021
In surprise move, two Koreas restore communications and agree to improve ties
The unexpected agreement comes more than a year after Pyongyang blew up ties — and an inter-Korean building that had been symbolic of the relationship.

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