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NUCLEAR ARMS

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 22, 2022
The new urgency of nuclear disarmament
After making some progress toward nuclear disarmament in the 1990s, the world has been subject to heightened nuclear risks, reflected in Russia¡¯s dangerous saber-rattling.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 25, 2021
U.S. and China are not destined for a military conflict
Throughout history, when a rising power has challenged a ruling one, such as the case with China and the U.S., war has often been the result. But there are also notable exceptions.
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Apr 6, 2018
Kim told Xi he wanted to resume six-party disarmament talks: Nikkei
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Chinese President Xi Jinping during talks in Beijing last week that he agreed to return to six-party talks on his nation¡¯s nuclear arms program and missile tests, the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Feb 16, 2018
Japan¡¯s next ambassador to U.S. firm on stance against North Korea
Shinsuke Sugiyama, the next Japanese ambassador to the United States, said Thursday that he will do all he can to resolve issues pertaining to North Korea¡¯s nuclear arms and missile programs and its abductions of Japanese nationals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 14, 2018
U.S. intel chief Dan Coats says North Korea ¡®decision time¡¯ is near
The U.S. director of national intelligence warned on Tuesday that time was running out for the United States to act on the threat posed by North Korea¡¯s nuclear weapons program.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 26, 2018
North Korea exporting coal to South Korea and Japan via Russia despite U.N. sanctions: Europe intel sources
North Korea shipped coal to Russia last year that was then delivered to South Korea and Japan in a likely violation of U.N. sanctions, three Western European intelligence sources said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 10, 2018
Washington now hails Seoul-Pyongyang talks despite Kim¡¯s refusal to discuss its nuclear threat
North and South Korea held their first talks in over two years on Tuesday, and Washington welcomed them as a first step to solving the North Korean nuclear weapons crisis, even though Pyongyang said those were aimed only at the United States and not up for discussion.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 4, 2018
Americans should fret over Kim¡¯s mental fitness, not Trump¡¯s, White House says after tweet rant
The White House on Wednesday defended Donald Trump¡¯s tweet about the size of his nuclear button, saying Americans should be concerned about the North Korean leader¡¯s mental fitness, not their president¡¯s.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2017
Seoul frets over further missile tests by Pyongyang this year in threat to U.S.
North Korea may conduct additional missile tests this year to polish up its long-range missile technology and ramp up the threat against the United States, South Korea¡¯s spy agency said on Monday, adding that it was monitoring developments closely.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2017
UAE follows Qatar and Kuwait lead and terminates North Korea diplomatic mission
The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday it was ending the mission of North Korea¡¯s nonresident ambassador and terminating its own envoy¡¯s services in Pyongyang, the foreign ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency WAM.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 5, 2017
North Korea apparently used Chinese timber truck for to carry ICBM, evading sanctions
To transport and erect the ballistic missile launched on Tuesday, North Korea apparently used a Chinese timber-hauling truck, highlighting the challenge of enforcing sanctions to curb the North¡¯s weapons program.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 11, 2017
Pentagon agency sees ¡®important shortfalls¡¯ in North Korea ICBM quest, for now
North Korea must still overcome ¡°important shortfalls¡± in developing a nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile before it can field a weapon capable of hitting the U.S., according to the Pentagon¡¯s intelligence agency.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 2, 2017
Trump says he¡¯d be ¡®honored¡¯ to meet North Korea¡¯s Kim ¡®under the right circumstances¡¯
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would meet with Kim Jong Un amid heightened tensions over North Korea¡¯s nuclear weapons program if the circumstances were right.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 20, 2017
Tillerson likens Iran to North Korea threat, accuses Tehran of ¡®alarming provocations¡¯
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday accused Iran of ¡°alarming ongoing provocations¡± to destabilize countries in the Middle East as the Trump administration launched a review of its policy toward Tehran.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 29, 2017
Don¡¯t obstruct efforts to ban nuclear weapons
It is time for the so-called realists to get real about the existential dangers of a world brimming with nuclear weapons.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 28, 2017
Time for a treaty to bring an end to nuclear danger
Japan should play an active role in building consensus in the negotiations toward the conclusion of a nuclear weapons treaty starting in late March.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 6, 2017
U.S. sees ¡®qualitative¡¯ improvement in North Korea¡¯s nuclear, missile capabilities
The United States said on Thursday North Korea had demonstrated a ¡°qualitative¡± improvement in its nuclear and missile capabilities after an unprecedented level of tests last year, showing the needed to sustain pressure on Pyongyang to bring it back to disarmament negotiations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 16, 2015
Ban will visit North Korea this week, may met Kim, Yonhap reports
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon will visit Pyongyang this week and may meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Yonhap News reported, citing a U.N. official it did not identify.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 8, 2015
Pyongyang believed renovating Yongbyon nuclear site, running reactor, Amano says
North Korea appears to be renovating and building facilities at its Yongbyon nuclear site, a central element of its atomic weapons program, the U.N. nuclear agency¡¯s head said on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 14, 2015
Pyongyang pursuing only ¡®defensive¡¯ nuclear arms program, envoy says in Geneva
North Korea will pursue its ¡°defensive¡± nuclear program as long as it feels threatened by the United States, its U.N. disarmament envoy in Geneva told Reuters on Thursday.
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.
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 weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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