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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 16, 2021
North Korea's Kim visits new city in first public appearance in over a month
The city is part of a push for a 'self-reliant' economy as the country faces international sanctions over its nuclear and missile programs.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 10, 2021
China looms large as South Korean presidential hopefuls meet U.S. diplomat
A senior U.S. diplomat will meet newly selected presidential candidates in South Korea this week, ahead of next year's election that will shape the future of the two allies' relations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 10, 2021
China's COVID surge could set back Kim Jong Un’s border reopening
New COVID-19 restrictions in the Chinese area bordering North Korea may have scuttled Kim Jong Un's plans to reopen a vital crossing that has been closed for almost two years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 10, 2021
The U.S. should be realistic about missile defense
The U.S. should be vigilant about emerging threats, but pouring more money into unproven missile-defense technologies isn't the answer.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 10, 2021
Unfortunately for North Korea, there is a new boss in the White House
Despite making economic development his domestic priority five years ago, Kim has failed to improve basic living conditions in the country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 8, 2021
South Korea to purchase 70,000 courses of new Pfizer COVID-19 pill
Pfizer has said trial results showed that its Paxlovid pill reduced by 89% the risk of hospitalization or death in some patients.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 7, 2021
South Korea tech firms to provide U.S. with semiconductor data
The U.S. Commerce Department warned that the White House might invoke the Defense Production Act or other tools if South Korea firms don't respond to their data request.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 7, 2021
Can South Korea’s main presidential candidates revitalize relations with Japan?
The conservative opposition People Power Party has tapped former top prosecutor Yoon Seok-youl, 60, as its presidential candidate, while the ruling Democratic Party picked Lee Jae-myung, 56.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 4, 2021
North Korea could make more weapons-grade uranium with existing mills: report
Satellite imagery suggests the country's current facilities for extracting the nuclear fuel are running below capacity, according to a new academic study.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 4, 2021
Google to open app store payments to comply with South Korea law
The country's National Assembly approved a new law in late summer that mandated that mobile app store operators open up their platforms to outside payment handlers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2021
North Korea seeks to boost education with toy-like robots
The robots, with scowling blue eyes and a North Korean flag across its chest, are intended to help children learn basic math, music and English.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 2, 2021
China and Russia revive push to lift U.N. sanctions on North Korea
The sanctions on industries that Russia and China have proposed lifting previously earned North Korea hundreds of millions of dollars.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 1, 2021
South Korea and U.S. quietly hold joint air exercises amid calls for talks with North
Some 100 aircraft were dispatched from each side, but no equipment or soldiers from the U.S. mainland were to join the five-day exercises, a report said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 1, 2021
South Korea eases curbs and introduces vaccine passports in 'living with COVID-19' campaign
The first phase of the revised rules is due to last for a month, with plans to scrap all restrictions by February.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 31, 2021
Bold foreign policy moves unlikely as Kishida bides time ahead of Upper House election
Kishida has laid out pressing foreign policy priorities — from a tougher stance on China to bolstering the U.S.-Japan alliance. But don't expect radical changes from the new leader.

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