US Steel Shareholders Approve Merger with Japan's Nippon Steel, Despite Opposition from Biden and TrumpUS Steel shareholders have approved a merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel. However, significant obstacles loom ahead as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, have made clear their opposition to Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel. In a press release on the 12th (local time), US Steel announced that the […]
Japan Urges Citizens to Halt Trips to Iran: Nationwide Level 3 Alert ImposedRisk Level of Tehran and Other Locations Elevated to 3 from 1Concerns Mount over Escalation and Potential Israeli RetaliationWestern Nations Expect Response to Attack by the 15th In the aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel, the Japanese government has raised its Travel Advisory Level for most regions of Iran, including Tehran, from Level 1: Exercise […]
China Intends to Focus South China Sea Dispute Pressure Only on the PhilippinesChina checks trilateral cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and the PhilippinesVietnam walks a tightrope between China and the Philippines China has agreed to set up a naval hotline with Vietnam, a country with territorial disputes in the South China Sea. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on the 13th (local time), Dong Jun, […]
Countering China: US-Japan Alliance Commits $2.5 Billion to Philippine DefenseAhead of the first tripartite summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on the 10th (local time) to strengthen the Philippines’ defense with $2.5 billion in support. According to Reuters, former ambassadors to Japan, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, introduced […]
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's Diplomatic Slip Up: Calls China an 'Ally' in Press ConferencePrime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan had a slip of the tongue during a joint press conference with President Joe Biden on the 10th (local time), referring to China as an “ally” before quickly correcting himself. In response to a reporter’s question about diplomatic relations with China, Prime Minister Kishida said in Japanese, “China is […]
Biden Gives the Green Light to Japan-North Korea SummitAs Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes a ‘meeting without preconditions’ and focuses on realizing a North Korea-Japan summit, U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his support for the summit for the first time. With public support from the U.S., it will be interesting to see if discussions surrounding a meeting between Prime Minister Kishida […]
East Asia's Power Trio: The Tri-Nation Summit That Could Change EverythingPresident Yoon Suk Yeol is listening to a speech by Li Qiang, the Prime Minister of China, at the ASEAN+3 (Korea, China, Japan) summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, last September. On the right is Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan. Reports indicate that the Korea-China-Japan summit will be held on the 26th and 27th of […]
Japan, US, and the Philippines On the Verge of Largest Military Alliance Since 1960First-ever trilateral summit between the US, Japan, and the Philippines“Historic shift in Japan’s security policy, seeking bipartisan support in the US”“High-level approach for a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pushing for an upgrade in the US-Japan military alliance and a summit with North Korea. There is speculation […]
Vaping Meets Racing: MILTZ Designs Livery for 2024 F1 Japan Grand PrixBAT driven by change as part of the global projectSupporting up-and-coming artists’ activities The 2024 F1 Japan Grand Prix McLaren MCL38 Livery, designed by Japanese artist MILTZ with the liquid e-cigarette brand Vuse theme, has been unveiled. This piece is part of the Driven by Change project, a joint effort between global tobacco company BAT […]
China Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Alleging Power PlayPhoto: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Chinese government has criticized the upcoming summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines on the 11th, accusing it of “promoting exclusive factional opposition.” Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to a question asked during a regular briefing on the 8th, “How […]
Japan Emerges as Key Player in AUKUS AllianceThe AUKUS security alliance, consisting of the U.S., U.K., and Australia, announced on the 8th (local time) that it is considering collaboration with Japan in advanced technology fields. AUKUS, a security partnership between English-speaking countries, is expanding by involving Japan in countering China. Japan, which also participates in the multi-national security consultation body ‘Quad’ with […]
Kishida's Aim for U.S. Visit: A Summit with North Korea's Kim Jong UnAhead of his official visit to the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed that he is making high-level efforts to arrange a summit with the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. In an interview with CNN on the 7th (local time), Kishida said, “The Japanese government is making high-level efforts to […]
Japan's Pursuit of North Korean Summit: Failure is a Low-Cost OptionLow opportunity cost even if the summit failsJapan’s security interests must have close cooperation with the US and South Korea The Japanese government, pushing for a summit with North Korea, needs the support of President Joe Biden, according to a US diplomatic and security authority. The reason is that the opportunity cost is low even […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 3Future Developments: Extending the Reach and Stealth Capabilities According to the reports, the new missile will be developed based on the existing ground-to-ship missile. The Japanese Ministry of Defense will increase the range of the truck-mounted Type 12 ground-to-ship guided missile deployed on Miyako Island in the Okinawa and Miyako Strait from 93 to 124 […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 2The Type 12 ground-to-ship missile system comprises two search and detection radars, a relay device, command and control equipment, fire control devices, and missile launch vehicles. Each missile launch vehicle can carry up to six missiles and can be deployed in numbers ranging from one to four. Additionally, there is a vehicle that transports spare […]
Dawn of a New Era in US-Japan Relations: Joint Weapons Production DealThe United States and Japan are set to declare a New Era in their bilateral relations, coinciding with the US-Japan summit on the 10th. Specifically, Japan’s role as a principal security partner in the Indo-Pacific region will be significantly expanded, and a groundbreaking cooperation system in the defense industry will be established. Kurt M. Campbell, […]
Australia's North Korea Nightmare Uncovered: What You Need to KnowHow does Australia view North Korea? The relationship between Australia and North Korea is somewhat similar to, yet distinct from, that between North Korea and Japan. Our reporter, Kim Seok Hwi, from Australia, will explain which keywords are associated with North Korea in Australia. Unlike Japan, which has never established diplomatic relations with North Korea […]
Japan's Deep Fear of North Korea - What They're Really Searching For: Part 2◇ Keyword 2: Public Execution The second notable keyword is “public execution.” Japan also carries out executions. However, Article 477(2) of the Japanese Code of Criminal Procedure stipulates that no one can enter the execution ground unless they have been granted permission by a prosecutor or the head of the penal facility. In practice, entry […]
Japan's Deep Fear of North Korea - What They're Really Searching For: Part 1Which are the two countries that dislike North Korea the most? Thanks to the influence of Hallyu (Korean Wave), global favorability towards South Korea is on the rise. But what about North Korea? The reality is that the world’s perception of North Korea, plagued by issues like provocations and violation of human rights, is not […]
North Korean Soccer Team Shows Confidence for Match Against Japan Despite FIFA SanctionsDespite receiving a fine and a forfeit loss penalty from the International Football Federation (FIFA), the North Korean soccer team still expressed strong confidence in their upcoming match against Japan. North Korean cheering squad (unrelated to the article) / News1 North Korea, who originally planned to host their home game against Japan in the 2026 […]
US Steel Shareholders Approve Merger with Japan's Nippon Steel, Despite Opposition from Biden and Trump US Steel shareholders have approved a merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel. However, significant obstacles loom ahead as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, have made clear their opposition to Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel. In a press release on the 12th (local time), US Steel announced that the […]
Japan Urges Citizens to Halt Trips to Iran: Nationwide Level 3 Alert Imposed Risk Level of Tehran and Other Locations Elevated to 3 from 1Concerns Mount over Escalation and Potential Israeli RetaliationWestern Nations Expect Response to Attack by the 15th In the aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel, the Japanese government has raised its Travel Advisory Level for most regions of Iran, including Tehran, from Level 1: Exercise […]
China Intends to Focus South China Sea Dispute Pressure Only on the Philippines China checks trilateral cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and the PhilippinesVietnam walks a tightrope between China and the Philippines China has agreed to set up a naval hotline with Vietnam, a country with territorial disputes in the South China Sea. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on the 13th (local time), Dong Jun, […]
Countering China: US-Japan Alliance Commits $2.5 Billion to Philippine Defense Ahead of the first tripartite summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on the 10th (local time) to strengthen the Philippines’ defense with $2.5 billion in support. According to Reuters, former ambassadors to Japan, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, introduced […]
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida's Diplomatic Slip Up: Calls China an 'Ally' in Press Conference Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan had a slip of the tongue during a joint press conference with President Joe Biden on the 10th (local time), referring to China as an “ally” before quickly correcting himself. In response to a reporter’s question about diplomatic relations with China, Prime Minister Kishida said in Japanese, “China is […]
Biden Gives the Green Light to Japan-North Korea Summit As Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes a ‘meeting without preconditions’ and focuses on realizing a North Korea-Japan summit, U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his support for the summit for the first time. With public support from the U.S., it will be interesting to see if discussions surrounding a meeting between Prime Minister Kishida […]
East Asia's Power Trio: The Tri-Nation Summit That Could Change Everything President Yoon Suk Yeol is listening to a speech by Li Qiang, the Prime Minister of China, at the ASEAN+3 (Korea, China, Japan) summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, last September. On the right is Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan. Reports indicate that the Korea-China-Japan summit will be held on the 26th and 27th of […]
Japan, US, and the Philippines On the Verge of Largest Military Alliance Since 1960 First-ever trilateral summit between the US, Japan, and the Philippines“Historic shift in Japan’s security policy, seeking bipartisan support in the US”“High-level approach for a meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pushing for an upgrade in the US-Japan military alliance and a summit with North Korea. There is speculation […]
Vaping Meets Racing: MILTZ Designs Livery for 2024 F1 Japan Grand Prix BAT driven by change as part of the global projectSupporting up-and-coming artists’ activities The 2024 F1 Japan Grand Prix McLaren MCL38 Livery, designed by Japanese artist MILTZ with the liquid e-cigarette brand Vuse theme, has been unveiled. This piece is part of the Driven by Change project, a joint effort between global tobacco company BAT […]
China Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Alleging Power Play Photo: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Chinese government has criticized the upcoming summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines on the 11th, accusing it of “promoting exclusive factional opposition.” Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to a question asked during a regular briefing on the 8th, “How […]
Japan Emerges as Key Player in AUKUS Alliance The AUKUS security alliance, consisting of the U.S., U.K., and Australia, announced on the 8th (local time) that it is considering collaboration with Japan in advanced technology fields. AUKUS, a security partnership between English-speaking countries, is expanding by involving Japan in countering China. Japan, which also participates in the multi-national security consultation body ‘Quad’ with […]
Kishida's Aim for U.S. Visit: A Summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un Ahead of his official visit to the United States, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed that he is making high-level efforts to arrange a summit with the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. In an interview with CNN on the 7th (local time), Kishida said, “The Japanese government is making high-level efforts to […]
Japan's Pursuit of North Korean Summit: Failure is a Low-Cost Option Low opportunity cost even if the summit failsJapan’s security interests must have close cooperation with the US and South Korea The Japanese government, pushing for a summit with North Korea, needs the support of President Joe Biden, according to a US diplomatic and security authority. The reason is that the opportunity cost is low even […]
Japan's Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile: Rising Power in Ground Self-Defense Force-Part 3 Future Developments: Extending the Reach and Stealth Capabilities According to the reports, the new missile will be developed based on the existing ground-to-ship missile. The Japanese Ministry of Defense will increase the range of the truck-mounted Type 12 ground-to-ship guided missile deployed on Miyako Island in the Okinawa and Miyako Strait from 93 to 124 […]
Dawn of a New Era in US-Japan Relations: Joint Weapons Production Deal The United States and Japan are set to declare a New Era in their bilateral relations, coinciding with the US-Japan summit on the 10th. Specifically, Japan’s role as a principal security partner in the Indo-Pacific region will be significantly expanded, and a groundbreaking cooperation system in the defense industry will be established. Kurt M. Campbell, […]
Australia's North Korea Nightmare Uncovered: What You Need to Know How does Australia view North Korea? The relationship between Australia and North Korea is somewhat similar to, yet distinct from, that between North Korea and Japan. Our reporter, Kim Seok Hwi, from Australia, will explain which keywords are associated with North Korea in Australia. Unlike Japan, which has never established diplomatic relations with North Korea […]
North Korean Soccer Team Shows Confidence for Match Against Japan Despite FIFA Sanctions Despite receiving a fine and a forfeit loss penalty from the International Football Federation (FIFA), the North Korean soccer team still expressed strong confidence in their upcoming match against Japan. North Korean cheering squad (unrelated to the article) / News1 North Korea, who originally planned to host their home game against Japan in the 2026 […]
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