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NUCLEAR

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2023
South Korean support for building own nukes plummets, survey finds
The plunge in support comes despite North Korea’s increased pace of missile launches and weapons tests.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2023
Japan and South Korea defense chiefs aim to prevent recurrence of radar lock-on incident
The meeting, the first in more than three years, was another signal of the neighbors’ rapprochement on the security front after a 2018 fire-control radar incident.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2023
Japan, U.S. and South Korea agree to share North Korea missile data in real-time
Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said the three countries would work toward launching the trilateral system “within the next few months.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 1, 2023
A poisonous Cold War legacy that defies a solution
At site after site, the solution has come down to a choice between an expensive, decadeslong cleanup or quicker action that leaves a large amount of waste in place.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jun 1, 2023
Taking inspiration from Hiroshima to reconstruct the global nuclear order
The recent G7 summit showed that nuclear nations are having to reassess their approach to weapons in light of Russia's threats regarding Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2023
North Korea's failed launch puts focus on U.S.-Japan-South Korea cooperation
The U.S. and Japanese defense chiefs met for talks in Tokyo a day after a failed North Korean rocket carrying a spy satellite briefly triggered an emergency alert for Okinawa Prefecture.
JAPAN
May 31, 2023
Bill to extend operating period of nuclear plants passes Japan's Upper House
The passage of the bill, which extends the operating period to over 60 years, paves the way for an overhaul of the country's nuclear policy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 31, 2023
Just how safe is Fukushima’s ‘contaminated’ water?
To build the clean energy sector the world needs, nuclear power advocates must sway public opinion their way. Just crashing through won’t cut it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2023
North Korea says rocket launch failed, but vows to try again soon
The rocket carrying the country's first military spy satellite failed due to engine problems, state-run media said, after the launch prompted Japan to briefly issue an alert for Okinawa.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2023
North Korea seeks 'real-time' monitoring of U.S. and allies with satellite
A top North Korean defense official said the satellite will be 'indispensable' in tracking and coping with 'the dangerous military acts of the U.S. and its vassal forces.'
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023
As Belarus prepares to host Russian nukes, what is Putin’s aim?
Not only would hosting Russian nukes make Belarus a potential target for the West, but some also fear that the country itself could become Russia's next annexation target.
JAPAN
May 29, 2023
Japan issues destruction order after North Korea announces 'satellite' launch window
Pyongyang plans to launch a military satellite between Wednesday and June 11, in what would be its first space rocket launch in more than seven years.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 27, 2023
Ukraine says Russia plans to simulate accident at nuclear power plant
The Zaporizhzhia plant is Europe's biggest nuclear power station and the area has been repeatedly hit by shelling that both sides blame each other for.
JAPAN
May 26, 2023
Japan ramps up Russia sanctions and condemns nuclear deployment in Belarus
G7 leaders last week showed their resolve to support Ukraine with additional military aid and sanctions on Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2023
Russia moves ahead with deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
The U.S. State Department denounced the deployment plan, but said Washington had no intention of altering its position on strategic nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 23, 2023
The Pentagon is helping bring the next generation of nuclear reactors to life
At less than 1% the size of conventional reactors, it can be delivered by shipping container to power remote bases and disaster-relief missions.
JAPAN
May 22, 2023
South Korean nuclear experts to tour Fukushima plant amid water concerns
During their tour of the crippled plant, the experts will pay particular attention to Japan’s plans to discharge treated water, currently being stored at the facility, into the ocean.

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