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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 11, 2017
Most South Koreans don't expect war with North: poll
Most South Koreans doubt that North Korea will start a war, a survey has shown, just over a week after the North's largest nuclear test and as the United Nations Security Council was set vote Monday on a new set of sanctions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 11, 2017
Merkel suggests Iran-style nuclear talks to end North Korea nuclear, missile crisis
Chancellor Angela Merkel told a newspaper she would be prepared to become involved in a diplomatic initiative to end the North Korean nuclear and missiles program, and suggested the Iran nuclear talks could be a model.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 10, 2017
Japan asks Qatar to stop accepting North Korean laborers
In line with a proposed U.N. sanctions resolution, Taro Kono asks his Qatari counterpart for the Middle Eastern country to stop accepting North Korean laborers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 10, 2017
Japan fathoms meaning of China's Senkaku forays five years after nationalization
On the fifth anniversary Monday of Japan's nationalization of three of five Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, Tokyo remains wary of Chinese intrusions into the surrounding waters that have seemingly become routine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2017
U.S. heavy bombers link up with ASDF for training amid North Korea tensions
The U.S. sends B-1B bombers from Guam to join F-15 fighter jets from Japan for a joint training drill on the anniversary of North Korea's founding.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 9, 2017
Abe weighed meeting with Kim in Pyongyang to lift sagging approval ratings
To shore up his dismal polling numbers, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe apparently considered flying to Pyongyang to speak with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in July.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 9, 2017
Japanese and Chinese officials mark 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Beijing
A ceremony to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between Japan and China was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday, with participation by members of the ruling Communist Party and other officials of the two countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2017
Pyongyang diplomat says North Korea-U.S. tensions are not Mexico's business
North Korea's ambassador to Mexico on Friday said its tensions with the United States were not Mexico City's business after President Enrique Pena Nieto ordered that he leave the country in protest over Pyongyang's nuclear tests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2017
South Korea braces for possible new missile test to mark North's foundation day
South Korea braced for a possible further missile test by North Korea when it marks its founding anniversary Saturday, just days after its sixth and largest nuclear test, which it marks each year with a big display of pageantry and military hardware.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 8, 2017
For Abe, North Korea a welcome distraction from isle row at 19th summit with Putin
Although Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin diverged in their approaches to reining in North Korea's nuclear ambitions at their summit Thursday, it wasn't all bad news for the Japanese leader.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2017
Abe and Putin call North Korea nuke test 'grave' regional threat
On the sidelines of a forum in the Russia, Abe and Putin condemn North Korea's nuclear test but remain at odds over the path toward its denuclearization.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2017
Abe, Moon agree to push for stronger pressure on North Korea through new sanctions
A coordinated effort will be critical in applying pressure of a u2018different dimension' on Pyongyang, Abe says to Moon.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2017
Japan, Mongolia agree on response to North Korea threat, stronger bilateral economic ties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Mongolian President Khaltmaa Battulga agreed Wednesday to cooperate in dealing with North Korea's rising nuclear and missiles threat as well as economic matters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2017
Trump says Japan, South Korea can buy more 'highly sophisticated' U.S. military equipment
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a tweet Tuesday that he would let Japan and South Korea buy even more "highly sophisticated" American military equipment as the two allies look to bolster their defenses against nuclear-armed North Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 5, 2017
South Korea's Moon faces calls to alter policy on North after nuclear test
North Korea has been condemned internationally for conducting its most powerful nuclear test yet, but, across the border, South Korean President Moon Jae-in is also attracting flak for his policy of pursuing engagement with Pyongyang.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2017
Japan seeks oil embargo on North Korea but China will resist cutting lifeline
Even before North Korea detonated its most powerful nuclear bomb yet, Japan was calling for moves to cut off its oil supply.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 4, 2017
China reluctant to press North Korea with further sanctions, seeks more from West
North Korea's latest nuclear test is likely to pile more pressure on China to take tough action against its neighbor, but Beijing already doubts economic sanctions will work and says it is not its sole responsibility to rein in Pyongyang.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 3, 2017
North Korea conducts sixth nuclear test, says it has developed 'perfect' H-bomb
North Korea claims to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb capable of being loaded onto an intercontinental ballistic missile, presenting the U.S. and its allies with a new and more potent challenge.
BUSINESS
Sep 3, 2017
Japan and U.S. to set up working-level panels on trade
The Japanese and American governments will set up at least eight working-level groups this month in such areas as trade and infrastructure under the bilateral framework set up in response to President Donald Trump's campaign vow to reduce the U.S. trade deficit with Japan, sources have said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2017
Pyongyang university to start classes without American staff due to travel ban
Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST), North Korea's only Western-funded university, will start the fall semester without its dozens of American staffers after failing to secure exemptions to a U.S. travel ban that started on Friday.

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