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North Korea promotes nuclear envoy as Kim vows 'power for power' military

Asia Pacific Jun 11, 2022

North Korea promotes nuclear envoy as Kim vows 'power for power' military

Choe Son Hui, long a key member of Pyongyang's team negotiating over its nuclear program with the United States, was named foreign minister, state news agency KCNA said.

South Korea's foreign minister eyes Japan visit in late June

National Jun 9, 2022

South Korea's foreign minister eyes Japan visit in late June

Park's visit to Japan, which would be the first by a South Korean foreign minister since November 2019, is believed to take place after he returns from a trip to the United States.

China sees an exodus of South Korean giants as relations wane

Business Jun 9, 2022

China sees an exodus of South Korean giants as relations wane

by Heejin Kim

Manufacturing giants like Samsung Display and LG Electronics are already shutting some factories in China, pressured by cheaper local rivals and uncertainty over lockdowns.

South Korea, U.S., Japan lambaste Pyongyang's missile tests, urging return to talks

Asia Pacific Jun 8, 2022

South Korea, U.S., Japan lambaste Pyongyang's missile tests, urging return to talks

The first three-way meeting of the countries' No. 2 diplomats since November has highlighted the urgency and gravity of North Korea's intensifying weapons tests.

North Korean missile barrage adds new dimension to Japan's threat assessment

National | ANALYSIS Jun 8, 2022

North Korean missile barrage adds new dimension to Japan's threat assessment

by Jesse Johnson

The launch of eight missiles from four locations in the country builds on earlier training for a strike designed to overwhelm Japanese and South Korean missile defenses, experts say.

South Korea officially announces Yun Duk-min as next ambassador to Japan

National Jun 8, 2022

South Korea officially announces Yun Duk-min as next ambassador to Japan

The 62-year-old, who obtained a doctoral degree at Japan's Keio University and is fluent in Japanese, has said relations between Seoul and Tokyo should not deteriorate any further.

Seoul pins hope on U.S. strategic assets to deter Pyongyang

Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jun 8, 2022

Seoul pins hope on U.S. strategic assets to deter Pyongyang

by Gabriel Dominguez

As North Korea continues to enhance its missile arsenal, South Korea’s new conservative administration wants to tighten the screws on Pyongyang.

South Korea's robust response to North will likely aid Japan's push to boost military

National Jun 8, 2022

South Korea's robust response to North will likely aid Japan's push to boost military

by Soo-Hyang Choi and Ju-min Park

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has emphasized Tokyo's readiness to take a more robust defense posture, which the U.S. has long welcomed to counter an increasingly assertive China.

South Korea and U.S. fire off missiles in response to North Korean tests

Asia Pacific Jun 6, 2022

South Korea and U.S. fire off missiles in response to North Korean tests

by Jesse Johnson

The two countries' militaries conducted the joint live-fire exercise early Monday, firing off eight surface-to-surface missiles into the Sea of Japan.

North Korea fires off 'unprecedented' volley of eight ballistic missiles

Asia Pacific Jun 5, 2022

North Korea fires off 'unprecedented' volley of eight ballistic missiles

by Jesse Johnson

Japan's defense chief said it was possible that the launches were aimed at improving the North's continuous launch capabilities, which are necessary for conducting saturation attacks.

Japan launches team to regulate security-linked land as part of controversial new law

National Jun 5, 2022

Japan launches team to regulate security-linked land as part of controversial new law

There are lingering concerns that the law could lead to unnecessary restrictions on private rights and to the surveillance of citizens.

U.S. ready to work with South Korea, Japan on North Korea nuclear test issue

National Jun 3, 2022

U.S. ready to work with South Korea, Japan on North Korea nuclear test issue

North Korea has conducted 15 rounds of ballistic missile tests since the start of the year in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.

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