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NORTH KOREA MISSILE

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 30, 2018
Japan's risky Aegis Ashore radar choice
For cost, performance and operational reasons, it makes little sense to go it alone.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Mar 26, 2018
As moves for dialogue between North Korea and allies gather momentum, Japan prepares to enhance its missile shield
As the world looks to upcoming summits involving Pyongyang, Seoul and Washington with hopes of achieving even slight progress toward denuclearizing North Korea, Japan's Defense Ministry maintains that it's still too soon for the nation to consider dropping plans to boost security.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 11, 2017
Japan, U.S. and South Korea kick off two-day missile tracking drill
The United States, Japan and South Korea began a joint missile tracking drill Monday as tensions in Asia continue to rise over North Korea's fast-developing weapons programs, the Maritime Self-Defense Force said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 26, 2017
High noon at the U.N.: U.S., Japan and South Korea vs. North Korea
The Trump-Kim exchanges have added a new dimension to the Korean nuclear crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2017
Student trip to Guam canceled amid North Korea missile fears
Concern over the North Korean threats has led to the cancellation of a school trip to Guam, while local governments hold or plan evacuation drills.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 31, 2017
How Japan can get Pyongyang's attention
Japan can send China a wake-up call on North Korea by hosting a series of THAAD missile defense system.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 7, 2017
Abe and Moon hold first talks in Hamburg, agree to resume reciprocal visits
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae-in meet for the first time on the sidelines of the G-20 summit and focus on future-oriented ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2017
Japan begins running public service announcements on missile attacks
The government began broadcasting a public service announcement Friday suggesting how civilians should protect themselves in the event of a missile attack.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2017
North Korea's missile launches stoke concern for Japan's anglers
With North Korea launching three missiles in May, including one early Monday morning that landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone, concern is intensifying among fishermen whose boats ply the waters in the Sea of Japan that they could find themselves in the path of an incoming projectile.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2017
Top SDF officer warns North Korea close to mastering technology for hitting Japan with nukes
Given enough time, North Korea will likely succeed in developing a nuclear warhead small enough to be mounted on a ballistic missile capable of directly striking Japan, the Self-Defense Forces' highest-ranking officer warned Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2017
Japan to expedite study on adopting land-based Aegis system
The government decides to speed up a feasibility study on adopting the land-based Aegis Ashore missile interceptor system to beef up its defenses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 25, 2016
North Korea's nuclear arsenal progressing, likely to be within striking range: experts
Pyongyang is on track to develop a regional strike capability by 2020, given how fast its missile program is advancing, a U.S. research institute warns.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 24, 2016
Foreign ministers condemn North Korea launch, pledge work on trilateral summit
The foreign ministers of Japan, China, and South Korea together rebuke the North's firing of a submarine-launched missile.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 15, 2016
Better THAAD than dead
China and Russia should welcome Seoul's plan to deploy an advanced missile-defense system because it alleviates the need for South Korea or Japan to pursue other defense options, which could include the development of nuclear weapons.
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2016
SDF is ordered to be ready for North Korea missile launch at any time
The government has ordered the Self-Defense Forces to be ready at any time to shoot down North Korean missiles that threaten to strike Japan, putting personnel on a state of alert for at least three months, a Defense Ministry official said.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 4, 2016
Japan, S. Korea, U.S. agree to continue tough stance against North Korea
The defense ministers of Japan, South Korea and the United States agreed Saturday that they will continue to take a tough stance on North Korea in response to its leadership's declaration at last month's ruling party congress that the communist nation will continue to pursue nuclear weapons.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2016
Japan withdraws order to intercept North Korean missiles
Japan has canceled an order for the Self-Defense Forces to prepare to intercept ballistic missiles launched toward the country from North Korea, government sources said Thursday.
JAPAN
May 30, 2016
SDF goes on alert for possible North Korea missile launch
The government put the Self-Defense Forces on alert Monday for a possible North Korean ballistic missile launch, ordering warships and Patriot batteries to be ready to shoot down any projectile heading for Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 12, 2016
Japan has interceptors stand down as North Korea missile threat abates
Japan has canceled an order issued in March to the Self-Defense Forces to intercept incoming North Korean missiles, government sources said.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2016
North Korea missile launch did not impact security: Nakatani
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani said Friday that the missile launched by North Korea earlier in the day had no impact on the security of Japan.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
The rate of the yen against the U.S. dollar is displayed in the trading room at foreign exchange brokerage Gaitame.com in Tokyo on Thursday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
Natsumi Sakai, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s candidate and one of four female candidates running in the by-election, touts her experience as a cancer survivor and midwife as having prepared her to tackle issues that women currently face.
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.

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