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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 27, 2022
North Korea may be preparing for nuclear test soon, report says
Pyongyang appears to be working on a 'shortcut' to a tunnel at its Punggye-ri test facility, apparently in an attempt to repair the site, which was shuttered in 2018.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2022
Relocation of presidential office in Seoul heightens security concerns
The South Korean president-elect's decision to move both the presidential office and the Defense Ministry comes at a time when North Korea is rapidly escalating tension.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2022
U.S. assesses up to 60% failure rate for some Russian missiles, officials say
The disclosure could help explain why Russia has failed to achieve what most could consider basic objectives since its invasion a month ago.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2022
South Korea's president-elect asks Xi to join hands to tackle North Korea challenge
South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping to work together to tackle issues related to North Korea, a day after Pyongyang fired a new type of ICBM.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Mar 25, 2022
With ICBM launch, Japan sees dramatic shift in North Korean missile testing
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the test would 'make the whole world clearly aware of the power of our strategic armed forces once again.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 20, 2022
U.S. suggested Turkey transfer Russian-made missile system to Ukraine
The idea, which analysts said was sure to be shot down by Ankara, was part of wider discussions about how to support Ukraine and improve U.S.-Turkey ties.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 19, 2022
Russia says it used hypersonic missiles for first time in Ukraine
The 'Kinzhal' hypersonic missile system, which can carry conventional or nuclear warheads, flies 10 times faster than the speed of sound.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2022
Japan and U.S. to boost deterrence capabilities after North Korean missile tests
Senior foreign and defense officials from the two countries discussed other major security challenges, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 12, 2022
India says it accidentally fired missile into Pakistan
Military experts have in the past warned of the risk of accidents or miscalculations by the nuclear-armed neighbors, which have fought three wars.
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 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
WORLD
Mar 7, 2022
Hypersonic missile failures imperil U.S. chase of China and Russia
Lockheed Martin Corp.'s air-launched missile has suffered three consecutive test failures, leaving the company on a tight schedule.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 6, 2022
North Korea says it conducted 'another important test' of spy satellite
The test was the country's ninth missile launch of 2022 as it continues an unprecedented pace of weapons tests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2022
North Korea conducts its ninth missile test of 2022
Pyongyang's latest launch appeared similar to the test last week of a military reconnaissance satellite, as leader Kim Jong Un continues to develop new weapons capabilities.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 28, 2022
Russia's missiles see mixed results in Ukraine as world watches
Despite Russia having used hundred of powerful missiles against Ukraine in recent days, analysts and U.S. officials say many Ukrainian defenses remain intact.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2022
North Korea says it held test for developing military reconnaissance satellite
Kim Jong Un moved closer to ticking another box on his weapons wish list, with his country saying it had conducted “an important test” for developing a military reconnaissance satellite.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 27, 2022
North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile as world watches Ukraine
The missile was believed had traveled about 300 kilometers, hitting a maximum altitude of 600 km. It did not land in Japan's exclusive economic zone.
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 / Politics
Feb 12, 2022
Biden picks former sanctions enforcer as ambassador to South Korea
Philip Goldberg worked as coordinator for the implementation of United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear weapons and missile programs from 2009 to 2010.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 10, 2022
Kim Jong Un set to follow missile barrage with military parade
Commercial satellite imagery of North Korea's parade training ground taken last weekend showed several hundred personnel in formation, likely signaling a forthcoming celebration.

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