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NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR CRISIS

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2022
U.S. helicopters hold first live-fire military drills in South Korea since 2019
The drills come as the allies announced they would resume other live field training during joint exercises scaled back because of COVID-19 and efforts to reduce tension with the North.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022
North Korea¡¯s Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda
Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden¡¯s visit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2022
North Korea has resumed work at long-dormant nuclear reactor, satellite images reveal
Photos indicate that the isolated North has resumed construction at the 50 megawatt reactor at its Yongbyon nuclear complex as it looks to further build up its nuclear arsenal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 10, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol takes office vowing larger role for South Korea in global affairs
Although Yoon did not mention China or Russia in his inauguration speech, he did zero in on the importance of the international rules-based order, mentioning the word ¡°freedom¡± 30 times.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 4, 2022
North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile as Kim doubles down on tests
Tokyo called Pyongyang¡¯s latest launch ¡®unacceptable,¡¯ warning that it threatens the peace and security of the international community.
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 29, 2022
Work to repair North Korean nuclear test site ¡®well underway,¡¯ analysts say
New satellite imagery has shown fresh activity at the once-shuttered Punggye-ri site as Kim Jong Un urged a military build-up ¡®to annihilate the enemy.¡¯
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2022
North Korea¡¯s Kim uses massive military parade to deliver nuke warning
The North Korean leader vowed to speed up the development of his nuclear arsenal while also saying that his military should be prepared to use its deterrent ¡®at any time.¡¯
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 17, 2022
North Korea tests new weapon in bid to improve its ¡®tactical nukes¡¯
In an apparent sign of the test¡¯s importance, leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch, telling officials to continue building up the county¡¯s ¡®nuclear combat forces.¡¯
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 5, 2022
Kim sister threatens South Korea with nuclear strike if it attacks
Kim Yo Jong¡¯s threat appeared to be an effort to justify future provocations to challenge the hawkish new president soon taking power in Seoul.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 30, 2022
North Korea¡¯s Kim lied about firing newer version of ICBM, Seoul says
North Korea may have used video from a failed Hwasong-17 test on the morning of March 16 and launched an actual Hwasong-15 to sell it as a success.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 28, 2022
Analysts investigate possibility of North Korean missile test ¡®deception¡¯
Reports suggest North Korea¡¯s biggest missile test ever may not have been what it seemed, raising new questions over the secretive country¡¯s banned weapons program.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 28, 2022
Kim says North Korea will keep developing ¡®formidable striking capabilities¡¯
Kim Jong Un said his strategic force ¡®can not be bartered nor be bought with anything¡¯ and will be held firm without the slightest vacillation despite harsh trials and difficulties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 27, 2022
Analysts say images of ¡®monster¡¯ North Korean ICBM may have been from earlier launch
Analysts said shadows, weather, and other aspects of the imagery of the launch suggest shown by North Korea actually happened on a different date and time.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 27, 2022
North Korea may be preparing for nuclear test soon, report says
Pyongyang appears to be working on a ¡®shortcut¡¯ to a tunnel at its Punggye-ri test facility, apparently in an attempt to repair the site, which was shuttered in 2018.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2022
Relocation of presidential office in Seoul heightens security concerns
The South Korean president-elect¡¯s decision to move both the presidential office and the Defense Ministry comes at a time when North Korea is rapidly escalating tension.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Mar 25, 2022
With ICBM launch, Japan sees dramatic shift in North Korean missile testing
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the test would ¡®make the whole world clearly aware of the power of our strategic armed forces once again.¡¯
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 8, 2022
Construction spotted at North Korean nuclear test site for first time since 2018
In the latest sign that Pyongyang may be preparing to resume major weapons tests, construction has been observed at its Punggye-ri facility.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 6, 2022
North Korea says it conducted ¡®another important test¡¯ of spy satellite
The test was the country¡¯s ninth missile launch of 2022 as it continues an unprecedented pace of weapons tests.
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Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
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Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
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