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SOUTH KOREA

ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2018
Safety and verification questions hang over North Korea's plan to close nuclear site
Shutting down North Korea's nuclear test site is trickier than it might seem.
JAPAN / Politics
May 15, 2018
Japan won't report suspected sanctions evasion to U.N. after South Korea denies goods transfer to North
Seoul has dismissed a query by Japan over whether a South Korea-flagged vessel may have been involved in the transfer of goods to North Korea on the high seas, in violation of U.N. sanctions, according to the Japanese government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 14, 2018
Top U.S. diplomat Pompeo stokes concern over North Korea as Abe seeks to avoid being shut out of diplomatic process
Worries are running high in Tokyo that the mercurial Trump will leave Japan in the lurch.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 14, 2018
Peace talks ignite land buying frenzy along South Korea's fortified border
Forget Seoul's posh Gangnam district.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 13, 2018
North Korea wants the world to watch as it blows up its nuclear test site, but are there ulterior motives?
North Korea wants the world to watch as it blows up its Punggye-ri nuclear test site, the country has said, announcing that it will hold a "ceremony" between May 23 and May 25, inviting foreign journalists to witness what it said would be a "transparent" event.
JAPAN
May 13, 2018
South Korean ship seen with North Korean tanker on high seas, sources say
MSDF vessel could not confirm that goods were being transferred in violation of U.N. sanctions, government sources said Sunday.
EDITORIALS
May 13, 2018
Moving ties forward with Beijing and Seoul
The scarcity of top-level exchanges speaks volumes about the state of Japan's diplomatic ties with its regional neighbors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2018
Trump welcomes three Americans freed by North Korea in diplomatic win for U.S. president
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed home three Americans who had been detained by North Korea, greeting the trio at an air base outside Washington early Thursday after they were released hours earlier by Pyongyang. The release gives Trump a key diplomatic victory ahead of a highly anticipated summit...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 10, 2018
China seen succeeding in quest to boost Asia influence as positions shift on Korean Peninsula
Warming ties between Pyongyang and Washington and progress in denuclearization could reduce the U.S. military presence in South Korea, and prompt North Korea to open its market boosting China's economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2018
Mind games: North Korean detention may have scarred U.S. prisoners
Three Americans released from North Korean captivity Wednesday are at risk of a range of symptoms, from crippling anxiety to severe depression, as a result of the trauma experienced during their imprisonment.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2018
North Korea's Kim calls planned summit with Trump a 'historic' opportunity
North Korea has made official mention for the first time of a planned summit between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, telling visiting Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that it would be a "historic" opportunity, state media said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 9, 2018
Japan, China and South Korea are 'in sync' on North Korea, Japanese official says
At a trilateral summit in Tokyo, leaders from the three countries also advocated the promotion of free trade in an apparent dig at Donald Trump's protectionist agenda.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 9, 2018
In walking away from Iran deal, Trump bets heavily on U.S. power, but move could backfire with North Korea
With Washington's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement, President Donald Trump may have just made it more difficult to cut a deal with Pyongyang and alienated Asian allies, just as preparations for a landmark summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ramp up.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 9, 2018
Kim, Xi talk denuclearization as North Korean leader makes second secret visit to China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Chinese President Xi Jinping that he was committed to giving up his nuclear weapons if security guarantees were met, during a surprise visit to the Chinese port city of Dalian just weeks ahead of a planned summit between Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 7, 2018
China's presence at trilateral summit likely to limit Japan's say in Korean affairs
Wednesday's trilateral summit with China and South Korea will afford Japan something it has craved for weeks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 7, 2018
Singapore likely to host Trump-Kim summit in mid-June, reports say
Singapore has become the most likely site for a landmark summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in mid-June, reports have said, as the two nations move closer to formally announcing a date and location.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 5, 2018
South Korea men prevail over Japan in quarterfinals of World Team Table Tennis Championships
The Japan men's team suffered a 3-1 loss to South Korea in the quarterfinals of the World Team Table Tennis Championships on Friday, missing the podium at the tournament for the first time since 2006.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 4, 2018
Japan women cruise past unified Korea team to reach World Team Table Tennis Championships final
The unified Korea women's squad at the World Team Table Tennis Championships crashed out in its first fixture, losing to Japan 3-0 in Friday's semifinals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 4, 2018
South Korean national security adviser visits U.S. to meet counterpart, officials say
South Korea's national security adviser is in Washington to meet his U.S. counterpart, John Bolton, ahead of an expected summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, officials in Washington and Seoul said.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 4, 2018
South Korean police seek arrest warrant for Korean Air chairman's daughter
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for the youngest daughter of Korean Air Lines' chairman on suspicion of assault during a recent angry outburst, police said on Friday.
'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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