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NORTH KOREA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 5, 2022
Harsh rhetoric and shows of force unlikely to deter North Korea
The U.S., Japan and South Korea quickly responded to Pyongyang's latest provocation, but the nuclear-armed nation appears determined to proceed with its weapons tests.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 5, 2022
North Korean missiles targeting U.S. could be shot down by Japan
If a missile like the one fired Tuesday, capable of reaching Guam, had been headed for U.S. territory, Japan could have downed it citing the right to collective self-defense.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2022
J-Alert malfunctions found after North Korean missile test
Due to the malfunctions, warnings were not issued properly through community emergency radio and other systems in six municipalities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2022
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan for first time since 2017
The missile, which was estimated to have traveled 4,600 km, prompted Tokyo to issue a rare alert calling for residents to take cover.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2022
Japan residents wake up to rare J-Alert missile warning
Under the J-system, developed in 2007, messages are sent in times of national emergencies such as earthquakes, terrorist attacks and certain missile launches.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 4, 2022
Reunions could be a dream too far for Korean families torn apart by war
COVID-19 border curbs, combined with strained ties between the Koreas, are diminishing the hopes of family reunions for hundreds of thousands of people.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 4, 2022
Trump correspondence with North Korea's Kim missing, archives told lawyers
The former U.S. president also reportedly failed to turn over a letter that former President Barack Obama left for him during their transition, a longstanding tradition.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 1, 2022
Imagery points to possible North Korea submarine missile test
The nuclear-armed country may be preparing for a test, U.S. researchers say, after a cylindrical object resembling one of its advanced sub-launched missiles was spotted at a key port area.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 1, 2022
Japan wrestling legend and former lawmaker Antonio Inoki dies at 79
The famed professional wrestler was known for taking on world boxing champion Muhammad Ali in 1976 and making numerous trips to North Korea as a lawmaker.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 1, 2022
In first, North Korea tests missiles for fourth time in a week
Saturday's launches of two apparent short-range weapons were the North's sixth and seventh missiles fired since Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 1, 2022
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief eyeing visit to Japan
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief Adm. John Aquilino is making arrangements to travel to Japan and South Korea amid nuclear-armed North Korea's repeated missile tests.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 1, 2022
At expert panel, Kishida says all options on the table for defense buildup
The PM also stressed that 'strengthening defense capabilities is not a tentative policy.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2022
Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage anti-submarine drills amid North Korea tension
The U.S. Navy said the drills will enhance interoperability and tactical and technical coordination between the three countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 29, 2022
North Korea tests missiles hours after U.S. vice president visits DMZ
The nuclear-armed North launched two apparent ballistic missiles after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 29, 2022
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris slams North Korea missile test
Harris met with South Korean President Yoon Sok-yeol in Seoul where in addition to discussing North Korea's latest launch she addressed China's actions in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 28, 2022
North Korea fires missiles ahead of U.S. vice president's visit to DMZ
The weapons test by nuclear-armed North Korea on Wednesday evening was the isolated country's second launch in four days.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Sep 28, 2022
South Korea emerges as major defense industry player
One of the key features of Seoul's plan to go big on defense involves the continued international promotion of the latest South Korean-made military equipment and technologies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 27, 2022
North Korea slams U.S. at U.N. General Assembly over naval drills with South Korea
South Korea and the United States began their first combined naval exercise near the peninsula in five years on Monday, leading Pyongyang to warn that the allies risked triggering war.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 25, 2022
North Korea launches missile ahead of U.S. vice president's visit to region
Japan's defense chief said that the apparent ballistic missile may have flown on an irregular trajectory and was believed to have landed outside the country's exclusive economic zone.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2022
Japan eyes hiking defense spending to ¥40 trillion over five years
The amount compares with the u00a527.47 trillion in total specified as defense costs for five years through fiscal 2023 in the country's Medium Term Defense Program.

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