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MISSILES

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Nov 27, 2020
Kim Jong Un likely to let his missiles do the talking with Biden
Having branded the president-elect an 'imbecile,' Pyongyang has made clear that it prefers dealing with Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 18, 2020
U.S. Aegis warship successfully intercepts mock ICBM in first-of-its-kind test
The test could give the incoming U.S. administration a potent new weapon for defending against North Korean long-range missiles.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2020
North Korea building two submarines, one capable of firing ballistic missiles, lawmaker says
North Korea is building two new submarines, including one capable of firing ballistic missiles, a South Korean lawmaker said Tuesday, following a closed-door briefing by the South's National Intelligence Service.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 11, 2020
North Korea unveils massive new missile in move U.S. calls 'disappointing'
Ultimately, the message the North could be trying to convey is that its nuclear weapons are here to stay, said a North Korea expert from MIT.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 8, 2020
At North Korean military parade, get ready for 'something big'
Pyongyang may use its 75th anniversary event Saturday to show off larger, heavier missile systems and launchers — and put the U.S. and Japan on notice.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 29, 2020
White House wants to know how fast nukes could be pulled out of storage, report says
The report comes as talks over extending the last remaining strategic arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia remain deadlocked.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 12, 2020
Abe lays groundwork for strike capability, but leaves decision to Japan’s next leader
In his last full week on the job, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe laid the groundwork for a plan to allow preemptive strikes on enemy bases.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2020
Images suggest North Korea may be preparing launch of submarine missile
Satellite imagery of a North Korean shipyard on Friday shows activity suggestive of preparations for a test of a medium-range submarine-launched ballistic missile, a U.S. think tank reported on Friday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2020
China looking to double nuclear stockpile in next decade, Pentagon says
The United States' congressionally mandated report said China currently possesses a stockpile “estimated to be in the low 200s.”
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 30, 2020
Kono and Esper look to keep China in check, but challenges abound
Tokyo is facing a double-barreled challenge with a leadership transition amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Beijing's growing maritime assertiveness.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
No longer a 'bridesmaid': Yuki Tsunoda prepares for the Red Bull pressure cooker
All eyes will be on Yuki Tsunoda as he makes his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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