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U S NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 16, 2023
In her own words: A Hiroshima bomb survivor learns English to tell her story
While talks by hibakusha have become a regular feature of Hiroshima's memorial sites, Teruko Yahata stands out for her presentations in English.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 15, 2023
G7 to promote world without nuclear weapons, Kishida says
The G7 leaders are expected to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which is dedicated to documenting the world's first use of a nuclear weapon during war.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2023
Biden unlikely to deliver special nuclear disarmament message at Hiroshima G7
Japan will instead aim for the grouping to release a “strong message” on the issue of nuclear weapons, likely in its joint statement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2023
Japan eyes Hiroshima peace museum visit by G7 spouses during summit
The visits are believed by insiders to be important for creating momentum toward nuclear disarmament.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2023
Japan and South Korea to link radar systems via U.S. to track North's missiles, report says
The move would improve Japan's detection capabilities as nuclear-armed North Korea continues to fire off missiles at an unprecedented clip.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 8, 2023
Smoldering Iran nuclear crisis risks catching fire
A renewed crisis over Iran would come at a bad time for the U.S., which is focused on maintaining allies' support for the war in Ukraine and on rallying countries to push back on China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 7, 2023
Kishida and Yoon hail improved ties as 'shuttle diplomacy' resumes
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday, becoming the first Japanese leader to conduct an official bilateral visit to Seoul in over 12 years.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023
U.S. sees a new era of nuclear risk dawning in China-Russia cooperation
To avert miscalculations, nuclear-weapons states must engage on existing and potential threats, from Iran’s atomic ambitions to the use of AI during crises.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 6, 2023
U.S. submarines are popping up more often and it's not clear why
A U.S. nuclear-armed sub will make a publicly announced visit to South Korea within months, prompting debate about the wisdom of a heightened public role for the 'silent service.”
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2023
Nuclear weapons may not be in Seoul’s best interest
South Korean nuclearization could destroy all efforts to denuclearize North Korea and could also kill its alliance with the U.S.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2023
South Korea presses China to address Pyongyang nuclear threat
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called on China to comply with U.N. Security Council sanctions against North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 2, 2023
Kishida says summit with Yoon a chance to kick-start 'shuttle diplomacy'
The practice of having the two neighbors' leaders visit their respective countries has been effectively halted since December 2011 due to soured ties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 30, 2023
‘Lord Commander’ of the DMZ has seen it all on the Korean frontier
He faced off with North Korean troops, helped prepare for a Trump-Kim summit and witnessed some of the most ​hair-raising moments ​on the world’s most heavily armed border.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 30, 2023
U.S. wires Ukraine with radiation sensors to detect nuclear blasts
In part, the goal is to make sure that if Russia detonates a radioactive weapon on Ukrainian soil, its atomic signature and Moscow’s culpability could be verified.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 30, 2023
After warmth from Biden, South Korea’s leader faces a different tune at home
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign policy, aligning his country more closely with Washington and Tokyo, has polarized his nation. And critics say he has won little to show for it.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 29, 2023
Kim Jong Un's sister says Joe Biden is ‘in his dotage’ as she criticizes nuclear pact
In Pyongyang's first response to the Washington summit, Kim Yo Jong said the North remained convinced that its nuclear deterrent 'should be brought to further perfection.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 29, 2023
On lethal aid to Ukraine, South Korean leader says Seoul considering its options
Yoon said Seoul was closely monitoring the battlefield situation in Ukraine and will take proper measures in order to uphold international norms and international law.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 29, 2023
Kishida may visit South Korea early next month to further mend ties
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is eyeing a visit to Seoul in early May to meet with President Yoon Suk-yeol as the two look to bolster ties to better respond to nuclear-armed North Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 27, 2023
U.S. pledges stronger nuclear deterrence, but is South Korea buying it?
Analysts question whether steps outlined Wednesday by U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol will be enough to reassure the South Korean public.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 26, 2023
South Korea to vow not to build own nukes as Yoon meets with Biden
The pledge will be part of a new agreement — the Washington Declaration — that also creates a fresh bilateral nuclear consultation mechanism based on U.S.-European Cold War-era frameworks.

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