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NORTH KOREA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2022
North Korea fires three short-range missiles in show of strength after COVID admission
The launches were the latest in a record-breaking series of weapons tests this year and came ahead of a planned visit to South Korea and Japan next week by U.S. President Joe Biden.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2022
Kim Jong Un orders lockdown after North Korea reports first COVID-19 case
Until Thursday, leader Kim Jong Un's regime had denied it had any COVID-19 cases, a claim doubted by experts in the U.S., Japan and other countries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 11, 2022
Hints of a new North Korea nuclear strategy
Kim's rationale for possessing nuclear weapons seems to be shifting. His rhetoric and accompanying military developments indicate a new focus: the acquisition of a war-fighting capability.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol takes office vowing larger role for South Korea in global affairs
Although Yoon did not mention China or Russia in his inauguration speech, he did zero in on the importance of the international rules-based order, mentioning the word “freedom” 30 times.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2022
Prosecutor who took down president of South Korea now running the country
Yoon Suk-yeol faces daunting challenges from a COVID-ravaged economy to increasing weapons tests by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2022
Why North Korea is racing to develop tactical nuclear weapons
The rapid pace of North Korea's military modernization has raised concerns that Pyongyang could employ tactical nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 7, 2022
North Korea fires apparent submarine-launched missile
The test occurred just three days before the inauguration of South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, who vows to take a hard line against the North.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 6, 2022
Biden to vow 'ironclad' nuclear deterrence during Asia trip, White House says
The comments come as concerns are now growing that Pyongyang could move ahead with a nuclear test for the first time since September 2017.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2022
Japan and U.S. to deepen ties to deter use of force in Indo-Pacific
At the outset of talks in the U.S., Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said Russia's war is 'a serious challenge' and raised concern over any use of force in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 4, 2022
North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile as Kim doubles down on tests
Tokyo called Pyongyang's latest launch 'unacceptable,' warning that it threatens the peace and security of the international community.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 4, 2022
U.S. wants U.N. Security Council vote on North Korea sanctions later this month
Russia and China, however, have already signaled opposition to boosting sanctions in response to Pyongyang's March launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile — its first since 2017.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 2, 2022
With Yoon Suk-yeol at helm, South Korea is set for a foreign policy reset
The incoming leader is expected to take a more confrontational approach toward North Korea and shift to a tougher line with China.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Apr 29, 2022
Learning the wrong nuclear lessons from the Ukraine war
The war in Ukraine and Russia's threats have given policymakers and publics reason to believe that nuclear arsenals contribute to national security.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 29, 2022
Work to repair North Korean nuclear test site 'well underway,' analysts say
New satellite imagery has shown fresh activity at the once-shuttered Punggye-ri site as Kim Jong Un urged a military build-up 'to annihilate the enemy.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2022
A unified Korea would be a good thing
The best answer to North Korean nuclear weapons is Southern-led unification of the peninsula u2013 especially for Japan
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 27, 2022
LDP proposal heralds big changes for Japan's security policies
Touting need to break precedent, the ruling party has recommended that Japan acquire 'counterattack capabilities' and boost defense spending to 2% of GDP within five years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 26, 2022
Tokyo needs to brace itself for return of a new cold war
Russia's invasion of Ukraine might solidify a renewed cold war bloc that includes China and North Korea, two states that pose a threat to Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2022
North Korea's Kim uses massive military parade to deliver nuke warning
The North Korean leader vowed to speed up the development of his nuclear arsenal while also saying that his military should be prepared to use its deterrent 'at any time.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2022
Crypto conference in North Korea leads to more criminal charges
Alejandro Cao de Benos of Spain and Christopher Emms, a U.K. citizen, were charged in a superseding indictment with conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 24, 2022
South Korean delegation faces uphill battle in rebuilding ties with Japan
South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol has dispatched a team to Tokyo for five days of meetings with top officials and possibly Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in a bid to repair relations.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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