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SOUTH KOREA

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2022
U.S., Japan and South Korea step up bid to counter Pyongyang’s missile threats
Seoul and Tokyo recently tested new missile interceptors and the U.S. Space Force is establishing its first unit in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Nov 21, 2022
Kishida uses East Asian trip to defend rule of law amid concerns over China
During the eight-day trip, Kishida attended three multilateral conferences and had bilateral talks with a number of foreign leaders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2022
Safety of Tesla cars at center of South Korean trial over fatal crash
The trial comes at a time when the EV-maker faces a range of lawsuits and increased scrutiny by regulators.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Nov 20, 2022
East Asia chipmakers see high-tech decoupling with China as inevitable
Supply chain resiliency was addressed at the APEC summit Saturday in response to the impact of chip shortages on automakers and other industries.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 20, 2022
Europe reasserts middle path on China, pushing back on Biden
The shift in sentiment amounts to a victory for Xi on just his second foray outside of China since the pandemic began.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 19, 2022
North Korea, vowing to counter threats with nukes, says test was of new ICBM
Pyongyang said the Hwasong-17 ICBM launch was part of its 'top-priority defence-building strategy,' with the North labeling the missile 'the strongest strategic weapon in the world.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2022
Kishida says North Korean ICBM fell into Japan EEZ off Hokkaido
The suspected intercontinental ballistic missile was believed to have fallen into waters 210 kilometers off Hokkaido.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 14, 2022
Hong Kong protest song replaces China anthem at South Korea rugby match
The tournament organizers issued an apology and played the Chinese anthem after the match.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2022
Japan and South Korea agree on early resolution of wartime labor issues
The talks came at the first official meeting of the two two countries' leaders' in almost three years, after bilateral ties sunk to their lowest point in decades.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
Kishida and Yoon to hold talks in Cambodia in bid to improve Tokyo-Seoul ties
Kishida on Saturday also sought stronger cooperation from ASEAN members in dealing with North Korea's missile and nuclear threats.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
Japan and China arranging Kishida-Xi talks, with Thailand eyed as venue
The prime minister said he is seeking formal sit-down talks with his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of upcoming international meetings.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
Biden to warn Xi that North Korea's path could prompt bigger U.S. military presence
The U.S. leader will meet his Japanese and South Korean counterparts ahead of the China talks and are expected to release a statement pledging 'an elevated level' of trilateral engagement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 9, 2022
North Korea launches missile as U.S. counts midterm election votes
The Defense Ministry said the missile had traveled for 250 kilometers, hitting a maximum altitude of 50 km before falling into the Sea of Japan, outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2022
U.S. eyes aircraft carrier deployment if North Korea conducts nuke test
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief may be joined by high-level officers from the Self-Defense Forces and the South Korean military aboard the vessel in such a scenario.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Nov 8, 2022
South Korea urges corporate governance focus on women to address fertility crisis
The country last year saw the number of babies expected per woman drop to 0.81, a result that shattered its own world record.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 7, 2022
Japan and China eye leaders' summit next week on fringes of international gathering
If realized, it would be the first summit between the political leaders of Japan and China since December 2019.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 7, 2022
South Korea's Yoon vows to hold officials to account after Halloween crush
Yoon, who came to office in May, is seeking to avoid the mistakes of his predecessors, who had been sometimes seen as too slow to respond to disasters.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 7, 2022
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte 'confident' Son Heung-min will recover in time for World Cup
The Spurs star sustained a fracture around his left eye when he collided with Chancel Mbemba during the club's 2-1 win over Marseille last week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2022
Kishida to visit Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand for international meetings
The Japanese prime minister is slated to hold a trilateral meeting with the U.S. and South Korean presidents, and possibly with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, during the trip.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 6, 2022
Why the Group of Seven should be expanded
To maintain its global relevancy and influence, the Group of Seven should shift eastward and consider the inclusion of South Korea and Australia.
Triple whammy takes Japan bankruptcies to decade high
More Japanese firms have gone bankrupt in the first half of this year due to soaring costs, labor shortages and the end of pandemic-related support.
Yen rally shakes markets, sending dollar to weakest level since May
The yen rose to the ¥155 range against the dollar, the highest in almost two months, in Tokyo on Thursday.
With eye on China, Japan deepens ties with Pacific islands at Tokyo summit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown shake hands during 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting on Thursday in Tokyo.
U.S. forces-linked sex crimes in Kanagawa went unreported to prefectural government
The police reported two sexual crime cases to the U.S. military, but the prefectural government was not aware of the incidents.
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
A researcher at the University of Tokyo shows a face mold covered in human skin tissue at its lab.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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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