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NUCLEAR

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2017
China, urged to rein in North Korea, actually has little sway, diplomats say
When Kim Jong Un inherited power in North Korea in late 2011, then-Chinese President Hu Jintao was outwardly supportive of the untested young leader, predicting that "traditional friendly cooperation" between the countries would strengthen.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2017
Pyongyang diplomat says North Korea-U.S. tensions are not Mexico's business
North Korea's ambassador to Mexico on Friday said its tensions with the United States were not Mexico City's business after President Enrique Pena Nieto ordered that he leave the country in protest over Pyongyang's nuclear tests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2017
South Korea braces for possible new missile test to mark North's foundation day
South Korea braced for a possible further missile test by North Korea when it marks its founding anniversary Saturday, just days after its sixth and largest nuclear test, which it marks each year with a big display of pageantry and military hardware.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2017
Former Niigata Gov. Izumida to run on LDP ticket in Lower House by-election
Former Niigata Gov. Hirohiko Izumida said Friday he intends to run with Liberal Democratic Party backing in next month's by-election to represent the Niigata No. 5 district in the Lower House.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2017
No need to review three non-nuclear principles, Kono says
Japan has no plan to review its three non-nuclear principles, Foreign Minister Taro Kono said Friday, rejecting suggestions that Tokyo should deploy U.S. nuclear weapons throughout the country to further deter North Korea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 8, 2017
Kim Jong Un's nuclear strategy isn't mad
The U.S. and its allies can deter North Korean aggression even after the desperate state obtains a nuclear deterrent.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 7, 2017
Former diplomat fears war on horizon
A former key Foreign Ministry negotiator sees a window of opportunity in which both sides can be persuaded to pull back, but it will only last a year or so.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2017
Abe, Moon agree to push for stronger pressure on North Korea through new sanctions
A coordinated effort will be critical in applying pressure of a u2018different dimension' on Pyongyang, Abe says to Moon.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 7, 2017
South Korea deploys U.S. anti-missile launchers amid clashes with protesters
Protesters clashed with thousands of police at a South Korean village on Thursday as Seoul deployed the four remaining launchers of the U.S. anti-missile THAAD system designed to protect against mounting threats from North Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 7, 2017
U.N. weighs U.S. push for North Korea oil embargo, textile export ban
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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2017
Trump says Japan, South Korea can buy more 'highly sophisticated' U.S. military equipment
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet Tuesday that he would let Japan and South Korea buy even more "highly sophisticated" American military equipment as the two allies look to bolster their defenses against nuclear-armed North Korea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2017
What Twitter taught me about (nuclear) war with North Korea
Can words alone mitigate the obvious gravity of nuclear holocaust?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2017
Most Americans are a little too relaxed about nukes
A new survey has revealed that Americans are surprisingly willing to make a first nuclear strike — and kill millions of civilians abroad.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2017
Voice of triumph or doom: North Korean presenter back in limelight for nuclear test
Wearing a pink Korean dress and flashing a wide smile, television presenter Ri Chun Hee delivered the news of Pyongyang's sixth nuclear test with her usual gusto.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 5, 2017
South Korea's Moon faces calls to alter policy on North after nuclear test
North Korea has been condemned internationally for conducting its most powerful nuclear test yet, but, across the border, South Korean President Moon Jae-in is also attracting flak for his policy of pursuing engagement with Pyongyang.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2017
Japan seeks oil embargo on North Korea but China will resist cutting lifeline
Even before North Korea detonated its most powerful nuclear bomb yet, Japan was calling for moves to cut off its oil supply.
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2017
Nagasaki University plans biannual English journal on nuclear disarmament
Nagasaki University will launch an English-language academic journal focused on nuclear disarmament early next year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 4, 2017
Swiss leader Leuthard says nation ready to play mediator role in North Korea crisis
Neutral Switzerland is prepared to act as mediator to help resolve the North Korea crisis, including by hosting ministerial talks, Swiss President Doris Leuthard said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2017
Hibakusha, abductees' kin blast North Korean nuclear test at rally in Hiroshima
Atomic bomb survivors and anti-nuclear campaigners on Monday held a sit-in at Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park to protest North Korea's sixth nuclear test the previous day.
EDITORIALS
Sep 4, 2017
Pyongyang ratchets up its provocations
Pressure must be increased on North Korea to help halt its weapons development programs, but diplomatic efforts directly involving Pyongyang should also be explored.

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