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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 16, 2022
Suspected North Korean missile launch 'failed,' possibly exploding over Pyongyang
The South Korean military said the 'unidentified projectile' appeared to fail immediately and came amid warnings from the U.S. of an imminent test of long-range missile technology.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 15, 2022
‘Anti-feminist’ strategy may backfire for South Korea's next leader
While Yoon Suk-yeol ultimately won South Korea's closest-ever presidential election, his 'gender split” strategy left the electorate more sharply divided along gender lines.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Mar 11, 2022
Yoon’s victory is a good thing for Tokyo-Seoul relations
Prime Minister Kishida responded positively to Yoon's victory, reciprocating his desire to put the bilateral relationship between Tokyo and Seoul back on track.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 11, 2022
South Korean trade minister calls for ‘fresh look’ at Japan ties
'It's high time to have a fresh look at bilateral relations and forge forward-looking, more constructive relations between Korea and Japan,” South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 11, 2022
Why the left lost South Korea’s election
Less reported in the press is the fact that an alternative left-wing candidate, Sim Sang-jung, also ran, splitting the South Korean vote.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 11, 2022
New South Korea president may be a nail in the coffin for North Korea engagement
Yoon Suk-yeol, a former prosecutor with no foreign policy background, has said pre-emptive strikes may be the only way to counter North Korea's newest missiles.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 11, 2022
U.S. says North Korea tested ICBM systems in recent missile launches
Washington is preparing new penalties that would aim to further block Pyongyang's purchase of foreign technologies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 9, 2022
Seoul repatriates North Korean sailors held boat after border crossing
South Korea's military said Wednesday it had sent back all seven North Korean sailors who were aboard a ship it seized after the vessel crossed into the South's waters a day before.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 8, 2022
South Korea seizes North Korean fishing boat that crossed border, report says
The seized boat was carrying seven crew, including six wearing military uniforms. The seven unarmed North Koreans are said to have no intention of defecting to the South.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 8, 2022
Construction spotted at North Korean nuclear test site for first time since 2018
In the latest sign that Pyongyang may be preparing to resume major weapons tests, construction has been observed at its Punggye-ri facility.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 7, 2022
Can a new South Korean president rebuild Seoul's shattered ties with Tokyo?
While Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged not to exploit historical tensions with Japan for domestic political gain, Tokyo is likely to be skeptical no matter who wins Wednesday's election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 7, 2022
Leader of South Korea's ruling party attacked ahead of presidential election
Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil was attacked in Seoul by a man wearing a traditional robe who approached him from behind and struck him on the head with a small hammer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Mar 7, 2022
Elections across the Asia-Pacific set to impact markets in 2022
Political incumbents are under pressure in countries reeling from surging inflation and commodity prices.

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