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NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 25, 2019
North Korean missile tests violated U.N. resolution, top Trump official says
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Saturday that North Korea's recent missile launches violated a U.N. Security Council resolution and urged leader Kim Jong Un to return to denuclearization talks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 24, 2019
North Korea vows 'fiercer' response, end to nuclear talks if U.S. continues 'hostile acts'
North Korea said Friday that nuclear talks with the United States "will never be resumed" unless Washington halts what Pyongyang said were "hostile acts" and demands of "unilateral disarmament," warning of a "fiercer" response if this continues.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 22, 2019
North Korea labels Joe Biden an 'imbecile,' in contrast to effusive praise for Trump
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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 22, 2019
North Korea warns U.S. over seized ship at rare U.N. news conference
North Korea stepped up its campaign on Tuesday for the United States to return a seized cargo ship belonging to Pyongyang, warning Washington that it had violated its sovereignty in a move that could affect "future developments" between the countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2019
North Korea asks U.N. chief to address ship seizure by 'gangster' U.S.
North Korea has asked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to deal with the "illegal" seizure of one of its cargo ships by the United States, state media has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 17, 2019
Iran won't negotiate with 'bully' U.S. over nuclear deal, says Tehran foreign minister in Tokyo
Iran's foreign minister says he is not interested in negotiating with the United States after it pulled out of a 2015 nuclear deal and reinstated stifling economic sanctions on Tehran.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 16, 2019
Concerned about escalating Iran-U.S. tensions, Japan offers to work with Tehran as minister visits
Japan on Thursday expressed concern about a tense standoff between Iran and the United States over an international nuclear deal and offered to work with Tehran to defuse tension in the Middle East.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 15, 2019
Why Japan should stay out of U.S.-Iran spat
The Japan Times reported May 9 that "Japan hopes to mediate between U.S. and Iran to rescue 2015 deal." This would be a miscalculation on the part of Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 14, 2019
Ex-top Trump aide McMaster says accepting North Korea nukes would push Japan to debate own deterrent
Former U.S. national security adviser H.R. McMaster has said that the United States accepting North Korea as a de facto nuclear power would prompt Japan to debate whether or not it needed its own nuclear weapons, a claim that comes amid rekindled tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2019
North Korea warns U.S. human rights criticism pushing it in a direction Washington 'does not want to see'
North Korea has lashed out at the United States for criticizing it over human rights abuses, with the country's Foreign Ministry warning such moves were pushing Pyongyang in "a direction where the U.S. does not want to see."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 11, 2019
Trump plays down North Korean missile tests, says launches were not breach of trust
U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly touted the halt of North Korean missile tests as one of his top foreign policy achievements, has played down the significance of leader Kim Jong Un's recent decision to test short-range missiles.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 11, 2019
'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korean tests showcase growing capability
North Korea's second missile test on Thursday signals it is serious about developing new, short-range weapons that could be used early and effectively in any war with South Korea and the United States, analysts studying images of the latest launches say.
EDITORIALS
May 10, 2019
De-escalate rising U.S.-Iran tensions
The Iran nuclear deal appears close to collapse and the prospects for conflict are rising.
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2019
Nuclear paralysis and nuclear risk
The risk of nuclear war is increasing at a time when the world can ill-afford more troubles.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 10, 2019
In rare overseas trip, Suga agrees Japan will work closely with U.S. over North Korean missiles
The pair discussed how to coordinate on North Korea's “projectile” launches, U.N. sanctions and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plan to engage leader Kim Jong Un on the abduction issue.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 10, 2019
North Korea's Kim uses 'long-range strike' drill to heap pressure on Trump
North Korea's two launches of short-range missiles in just five days — part of what it said were military drills designed to bolster the nuclear-armed country's "various long-range strike means" — will heap more pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump amid stalled nuclear talks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 9, 2019
Japan hopes to mediate between U.S. and Iran to rescue 2015 nuclear deal
The Japanese government hopes to mediate between the United States and Iran in an effort to rescue a landmark 2015 international nuclear deal, officials have said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2019
North Korea fires two apparent short-range missiles, Seoul says, days after similar launch
North Korea fired two projectiles Thursday that appeared to be short-range missiles, the South's military said, just days after it launched a presumed ballistic missile amid stalled denuclearization talks with the United States.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2019
The market is open for Japan and North Korea
After years of being shut out from direct dealings with Pyongyang, it appears there is finally a window of opportunity for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to make contact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2019
The Hanoi summit and Japan-South Korea relations
The rational choice for Tokyo is to let go of its distrust and work with Seoul to achieve the denuclearization of North Korea.
Ryuju Nagayama falls in controversial ruling in Paris, later earns bronze
Ryuju Nagayama reacts after his quarterfinal bout against Spain's Francisco Garrigos at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Dominant Natsumi Tsunoda delivers Japan's first gold medal at Paris Olympics
Gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda celebrates on the podium after she won the women's under 48-kg division at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
When did summer in Japan stop being fun?
Summer in Japan is now consistently brutal enough to drive you indoors and keep you there until autumn.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.

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