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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 20, 2022
North Korea’s missile frenzy must have consequences
After multiple missile launches, it's time for the U.S. and its allies in Asia to turn up the heat on Kim Jong Un's dictatorship.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2022
North Korea hails 'good results' on COVID-19 as fever cases pass 2 million
The country has not responded to offers from its old enemies, South Korea and the United States, to send help, a South Korean official said.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 20, 2022
Biden has little to entice Kim Jong Un to stop weapons tests
The U.S. push to isolate Russia over the war in Ukraine, coupled with increasing animosity toward China, has allowed Kim to boost his nuclear deterrent without fear of more U.N. sanctions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022
North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda
Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden's visit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2022
North Korea wants to follow China’s COVID ‘success.’ Its plan may backfire.
If North Koreans were placed under the kind of extreme lockdowns seen in China, the government would be unable to provide basic needs, health experts say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2022
U.S. picks negotiators for Biden’s Indo-Pacific economic plan
Sharon Yuan has been hired to oversee staff work on the main points of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2022
North Korea boosts production of drugs and medical supplies to battle COVID
The country is also increasing production of traditional Korean medicines used to reduce fever and pain, KCNA said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 18, 2022
North Korea not seeking help for COVID-19 ‘crisis,’ aid groups say
Pyongyang has reportedly appeared to have sent airplanes to China, its biggest benefactor, in the past few days to pick up medical supplies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2022
Will South Korea prosecute another president once again?
Questions are being raised as to whether Moon Jae-in will be investigated for abuse of power, much like the presidents who came before him.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 18, 2022
Under pressure from COVID outbreak, North Korea may launch ICBM in show of strength
Kim Jong Un may be preparing to fire an intercontinental ballistic missile to coincide with U.S. President Joe Biden's trip to the region, according to media reports.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 17, 2022
North Korean nuclear test could serve as 'wake-up call' for Biden and allies
Recent satellite imagery has captured work at the Punggye-ri test site to restore at least one tunnel, likely for North Korea's next nuclear test.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2022
North Korea battles COVID-19 with antibiotics and home remedies
State media has recommended gargling salt water, or drinking lonicera japonica tea or willow leaf tea three times a day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 16, 2022
South Korean president to support Biden’s new economic grouping
New leader Yoon Suk-yeol told parliament Monday he wanted to discuss how his government can contribute to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 16, 2022
North Korea's Kim blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for COVID-19 outbreak
The isolated country reported 392,920 new 'fever cases” and eight new deaths nationwide in a 24-hour period ending 6 p.m. Sunday, state media reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2022
North Korea has resumed work at long-dormant nuclear reactor, satellite images reveal
Photos indicate that the isolated North has resumed construction at the 50 megawatt reactor at its Yongbyon nuclear complex as it looks to further build up its nuclear arsenal.

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