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SOUTH KOREA

JAPAN
Jul 19, 2023
North Korea fires off two ballistic missiles, with both falling outside Japan's EEZ
The rare early-morning launches of apparent short-range weapons followed a test last week of the North’s Hwasong-18 solid-fueled intercontinental ballistic missile.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 18, 2023
U.S. national in North Korean custody after crossing inter-Korean border during tour
The U.S. citizen crossed into the nuclear-armed country while on a tour of the Joint Security Area at the border with the South, the United Nations Command said Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 18, 2023
U.S. nuclear sub visits South Korea for first time in decades as allies hold key talks
The U.S. said the ballistic missile submarine had arrived after the allies held the inaugural meeting of their Nuclear Consultative Group on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 18, 2023
Rescuers recover last body from flooded South Korean tunnel
South Korea is at the peak of its summer monsoon season, and days of torrential rain have caused widespread flooding and landslides.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023
South Korean president vows 'complete overhaul' of approach to extreme weather
President Yoon Suk-yeol's comments came after at least 40 people were killed by recent flooding and landslides during monsoon rains.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2023
Japan, South Korea and U.S. hold trilateral missile defense drill after North's ICBM launch
The rare exercises come as North Korea’s continued weapons tests push trilateral security ties closer than ever.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 16, 2023
Heavy rains and flooding leave at least 35 dead in South Korea
Rescuers battled to reach people trapped in a flooded tunnel Sunday in South Korea, where at least 35 people have died and 10 are missing after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 16, 2023
The world’s fastest-growing whisky market is South Korea
South Koreans consumed 14.2 million liters of whisky in 2022, a small amount compared with other nations, but up 46% from 2021.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 15, 2023
South Korea's Yoon pledges more military supplies and aid to Ukraine
President Yoon Suk-yeol said Seoul also plans to provide Kyiv with $150 million in humanitarian aid this year, while also cooperating in projects such as infrastructure construction.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 15, 2023
Heavy rains and flooding leave at least 22 dead in South Korea
South Korea is at the peak of its summer monsoon season and there has been heavy rainfall for the last three days, triggering widespread flooding and landslides.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 15, 2023
U.S., Japan and South Korea condemn North Korean missile launch
The condemnation came after North Korea fired a powerful long-range missile that flew for a record 74 minutes to an altitude of 6,000 kilometers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2023
Time for a change? Seoul faces pressure to send weapons to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian government believes South Korea 'could do much to make our victory closer.”
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2023
South Korea's Yoon asks to send experts to monitor Fukushima water release
The two leaders held a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Lithuania, during which they also condemned North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 12, 2023
Are they Asian values or just Chinese dreams?
Beijing is pushing for so-called Asian values in the region — but how that should work differs with each country.
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2023
North Korea fires off ICBM-class missile ahead of Kishida-Yoon meeting
Although the missile fell outside Japan's EEZ, the weapon's 74-minute flight was the longest yet for a North Korean missile, the Defense Ministry said.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2023
North Korea warns U.S. over alleged spy plane incursions
The sister of North Korea's leader accused the U.S. of “illegally” sending spy planes into its exclusive economic zone, just a day after the country warned such flights could be shot down.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2023
IAEA chief says 'absolutely logical' Fukushima water release draws regional interest
Grossi also said he understands concerns over the Fukushima water release but says a review by the IAEA released last week found it was 'in conformity with international safety standards.'

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami