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SOUTH KOREA

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2020
The Quad Security Dialogue in Tokyo: Who will join next?
The four foreign ministers basically echoed each other's positions and agreed to meet regularly. The real question, however, is who, if any, will join the Quad next.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 29, 2020
Record ban on short-selling fuels worries of bubble in South Korea
In August, the government extended the ban the country imposed in March for another half a year, much to the consternation of institutional investors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 27, 2020
North Korea warns of naval tensions during search for slain South Korean
North Korea said it was searching for the body a South Korean man killed by its troops, but warned that South Korean naval operations in the area threatened to raise tensions, state media reported on Sunday.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 26, 2020
Seoul suggests joint probe with Pyongyang over shooting of South Korean official
South Korea urged North Korea on Saturday to further investigate the fatal shooting of a South Korean fisheries official and suggested it could be an unprecedented joint probe by the two sides, as public and political outrage over the killing grew.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 25, 2020
Kim says sorry for killing of South Korean over coronavirus fears
The rare message came as Moon faced intense political fallout over the incident, which coincided with a renewed push for policy to engage Pyongyang.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 24, 2020
PM Suga talks with Moon for first time but signals no fresh start
The 20-minute phone call offered a glimmer of hope that the ties between the two Asian countries may finally improve after having come to a standstill.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 24, 2020
North Korean troops killed missing South Korean official then burned body, Seoul says
According to media reports, the 47-year-old man had been attempting to defect to the North at sea from a fisheries patrol boat.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 23, 2020
Suga and Xi set for talks Friday, a day after Japan PM's call with Moon
Talks are aimed at expanding ties between Japan and China. The leaders are also expected to discuss Xi's state visit to Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 22, 2020
Is the world ready for a Trump re-election?
“Their eyes fixed on the ballots to be counted starting Nov. 3,” wrote Sylvie Kauffmann of Le Monde for The New York Times, “Western European leaders are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.” Alas, here in Tokyo, there are quite similar concerns being expressed, although from a different...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 20, 2020
In South Korea, COVID-19 comes with another risk: online bullies
Governments around the world have grappled with misinformation and outright lies about the coronavirus. In South Korea, that struggle has become uniquely personal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 17, 2020
Nobuo Kishi, Abe's younger brother, seeks to carve out new role as Japan's defense chief
Past statements suggest the 61-year-old is aligned with his brother ideologically, having spent his career championing hawkish attitudes in defense and diplomacy.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 16, 2020
Suga expected to take back seat in shaping Japan's foreign policy
A dearth of diplomatic experience means he'll be relying heavily on key Cabinet ministers and his predecessor's playbook.

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Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
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