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SOUTH KOREA

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 10, 2018
Over wine and spirits, Kim Jong Un poked fun at himself: South Korean officials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un joked about his image in international media while serving South Korean officials local spirits and cold noodles during their unprecedented visit to Pyongyang this past week, two South Korean government sources said.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 10, 2018
North Korean foreign minister to visit Sweden: report
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho will visit Sweden in the near future and meet with his Swedish counterpart, Margot Wallstrom, the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter reported on Friday, citing sources.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 10, 2018
North Korean state media quiet on Kim's overtures to Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sudden overtures to Washington are making headlines around the world — except in North Korea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 10, 2018
Under pressure from allies, U.S. eases way for exemptions on just-imposed steel, aluminum tariffs
The United States opened the way for more exemptions from its steel and aluminum tariffs on Friday, after pressure from allies and intense lobbying from lawmakers, further diluting the measures just a day after they were formally announced.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 10, 2018
How Trump's 'no exemptions' tariff plan got carve-outs
In the space of a week, U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum went from a "no exemptions" plan to one filled with carve-outs for Canada, Mexico and likely other allies, plus hundreds of products not available domestically.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Winter Paralympics
Mar 9, 2018
Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics open as biggest in history
A Korean amputee performer beat a giant drum on a freezing, foggy Friday night to celebrate the opening of the largest Winter Paralympics in history.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 9, 2018
Trump agrees to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on denuclearization
U.S. President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by the end of May — a stunning and unexpected announcement that comes as the two historic adversaries dial back threats of nuclear annihilation and attempt to reach a deal on the issue of scrapping the North's...
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 9, 2018
Olympics hack highlights emerging 'false flags' threat: researcher
The "Olympic Destroyer" computer virus used to attack last month's Pyeongchang Winter Games was embedded with forged code to make investigators believe the attack was done by hackers linked to North Korea, Russia's Kaspersky Lab reported Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 9, 2018
Foreign ministers from Japan, U.S. and South Korea to hold talks next week on North: sources
Japan, the United States and South Korea are planning to hold a foreign ministers' meeting in Washington around March 16 to discuss recent agreements between North and South Korea, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 7, 2018
Trump optimistic, U.S. officials cautious amid signs of progress with North Korea on talks over relinquishing its nukes
U.S. President Donald signaled an openness to talks with North Korea on Tuesday, citing "possible progress" after the regime told visiting South Korean envoys that it was prepared to halt tests of nuclear weapons and missiles and would put scrapping its atomic arsenal on the table for discussion —...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 6, 2018
Two Koreas agree to leaders' summit as North voices openness to denuclearization
In stunning and unexpected announcement late Tuesday, Seoul and Pyongyang agreed to a deal that could see South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet for a rare leaders' summit at the two countries' heavily armed border next month.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Mar 5, 2018
South Korea shuts famed 84-year-old poet's exhibition amid sex harassment claims by rival
South Korea's capital has closed an exhibition by poet Ko Un, long the country's hope for a Nobel Prize in literature, amid allegations of sexual misconduct and the government is considering removing his work from textbooks.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Mar 4, 2018
South Korean 'job nomads' follow their dreams to Japan
Millennials drawn to not only more jobs but also a perceived less competitive working environment.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 4, 2018
South Korea names envoys to North Korea in bid to lower tensions and possibly arrange talks with U.S.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has picked two senior security officials as special envoys to North Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Sunday, as upcoming joint military drills by U.S. and South Korean troops drew condemnation from Pyongyang.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 3, 2018
Japan to invite Chinese Premier Li Keqiang for three-day visit in May
The visit will coincide with a trilateral summit involving South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who is likely to be snubbed over the “comfort women” issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2018
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono to visit U.S. this month to discuss North Korea
Foreign Minister Taro Kono is planning to visit the United States later this month for talks on dealing with North Korea once the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics wrap up, an official said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2018
Top South Korean presidential adviser says joint U.S. military drills to start early April: report
South Korea and the United States will start in early April a joint military exercise postponed until after the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, a top South Korean presidential security adviser was quoted as saying.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2018
South Korea complains to Chinese ambassador over military jet's flight through air defense identification zone
South Korea summoned the Chinese ambassador on Tuesday to lodge a complaint over a Chinese military aircraft entering the South's air defense identification zone (KADIZ), the second such incident this year, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 27, 2018
In pictures: One last look at the Pyeongchang Olympics
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 27, 2018
Japan softens stance on prospect of 'chat' with North Korea, sources say
The shift puts Tokyo in line with Washington, which tried to organize talks with Pyongyang on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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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