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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 15, 2021
South Korea says it successfully tests submarine-launched ballistic missile
President Moon Jae-in attended an underwater ejection test of the SLBM aboard the new 3,000-ton Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine commissioned last month, his office said.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 13, 2021
LDP leadership contender Kishida unveils initiatives to counter China
Kishida, taking a page from the Biden's administration's multilateral approach to dealing with Beijing, has called for Tokyo to work even more closely with other 'like-minded' democracies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 13, 2021
North Korea tests new cruise missiles that put Japan in striking distance
The new weapon, which could evade missile defenses and deliver nuclear bombs to most of the country, is expected to play into the ongoing debate over Japan acquiring strike capabilities.
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2021
North Korea's Kim oversees first military parade since Biden's swearing-in
The parade, which did not reveal any new weapons systems, was apparently directed at a domestic audience with an aim of boosting morale amid the battle against the coronavirus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 7, 2021
South Korea joins elite club with test of sub-launched ballistic missile
South Korea joined an exclusive group last week, becoming only the eighth country — and sole non-nuclear nation — to successfully test-fire a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 7, 2021
North Korea elevates key player in country's missile program to ruling party's powerful presidium
In recent years Pak Jong Chon was promoted to a full four-star army general, led the military as chief of the general staff of the army, and made prominent appearances alongside Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2021
South Korea says it is developing more powerful missiles to deter North Korea
In its defense blueprint, the Defense Ministry said it would develop new missiles 'with significantly enhanced destructive power.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 1, 2021
Japan should develop strike capabilities to augment its defense
Placing an enemy's military assets at risk increases the price of any attack on Japan, thereby enhancing deterrence while degrading an opponent's attempts at coercion.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 30, 2021
North Korea appears to restart nuclear reactor, presenting fresh challenge to Biden
The restart of the plutonium-producing reactor at the Yongbyon nuclear site has been described as 'deeply troubling' by the U.N. atomic agency.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 20, 2021
South Korea's Moon dismisses link with activists charged with spying for North
Under usual procedures in South Korea, authorities have not identified the activists nor has the identity of their lawyers been disclosed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 15, 2021
South Korea and U.S. to begin joint military drills despite North's rebuke
Joint military drills were scaled back in recent years to facilitate talks aimed at persuading Pyongyang to dismantle its nuclear and missile programs in return for U.S. sanctions relief.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 11, 2021
North Korea warns of 'security crisis' if U.S. and South Korea escalate tensions
Pyongyang criticized South Korea and the United States for responding to North Korea's goodwill with 'hostile acts.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 10, 2021
North Korea says U.S. and South Korea will face new threats for military drills
The powerful sister of the country's leader said it would boost its 'absolute deterrence,' including a 'strong preemptive strike capability,' to counter the U.S. military.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2021
North Korea's Kim calls for relief campaign in rain-hit areas
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has mobilized the military to carry out relief work in areas recently hit by heavy rains, state media said on Sunday, amid concerns over an economic crisis and food shortage.

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