North Korea Faces Fine and Forfeit After Suddenly Cancelling Home GameFIFA fines North Korean Football Association approximately $10,800 ⓒ AP=Newsis After abruptly canceling a home game in Pyongyang against Japan, North Korea faces a fine and a forfeit. FIFA announced on its website on the 2nd (local time) that it had fined the North Korean Football Association approximately $10,800. The fourth round of the Group […]
North Korea's Missile Madness: Provocation Strikes JapanNorth Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile just two weeks after conducting a large-scale artillery firing drill on the 18th of last month. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced on the 2nd, “Our military detected a flying object, presumed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile, launched from the Pyongyang area towards the East Sea […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 4Competition between Korea and Japan in the fighter jet market is Inevitable The greatest concern for the South Korean defense industry is Japan’s move to export fighter jets. Japan, jointly developing next-generation fighter jets with the UK and Italy for deployment in the 2030s, has even revised its laws to facilitate sales. The Fumio Kishida […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 3“The surge in South Korea’s K-defense exports stimulates Japan” The reason Japanese defense companies are aggressively launching sales is not only due to the strong will of the Japanese government to export defense equipment but also due to the changes in the rapidly growing global defense market after the Ukraine war. For example, in the […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 2Japan’s First Offensive Weapon Export After World War II The South Korean defense industry interprets Japan’s move as an intention to curb the Korean defense industry as the boom in the South Korean defense industry intensifies, along with Japan’s transition to a normal country. Since the Ukraine war, countries worldwide have been increasing their defense […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 1Japan, which has had strictly limited arms exports since its defeat in World War II, is accelerating its defense exports. According to Japanese media, Japan announced a plan to approve the export of the sixth-generation advanced fighter jet being jointly developed with the UK and Italy at a cabinet meeting on March 26. Consequently, Japan […]
U.S. and Japan Forge Alliance to Tackle China's Semiconductor SupremacyUpcoming Summit to Confirm CooperationPlans to Collaborate with G7 and Others The United States and Japan are set to bolster their semiconductor alliance against China, expanding the front to include general-purpose semiconductors. According to Yomiuri Shimbun, on the 2nd, the United States and Japan reached an agreement to reinforce their cooperation in establishing a semiconductor […]
Concern Regarding Japan's 'Red Yeast' Dietary Supplement Extends to ChinaORIGINAL LINK : https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20240331010018044 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s President Akihiro Kobayashi (second from the left) and other executives bow their heads in apology at a press conference held in Osaka on the 29th regarding the health supplement incident involving ‘Red Yeast (Hongguk)’. / Xinhua, Yonhap. The repercussions of Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s ‘Red Yeast (Hongguk)’ health supplement incident, […]
Tensions Escalate in South China Sea DisputeChinese coast guard fires water cannons at Filipino supply ship on March 23rdTripartite summit scheduled for next month with participation of U.S., Japan, and Philippines Amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea, a region marred by territorial sovereignty disputes, the Philippines has called for enhanced maritime security measures from its authorities. According […]
North Korea Shuts Door on Japan: 'No Intentions' for TalksNorth Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (Photo = DPRK Today) North Korea has reiterated that it has no intention of meeting with Japan. Choe Son Hui, North Korea’s Foreign Minister, said on the 29th, “North Korean talk is not of our interest, and we will not allow any attempt by Japan to make contact.” […]
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong: 'We Will Turn Away and Reject Any Contact With Japan'North Korea changed its position just a day after conveying an intention to pursue a bilateral summit“We should not be taken advantage of the Prime Minister of Japan who records the lowest approval rate” North Korean Party Deputy Director Kim Yo Jong [Photo= Yonhap News] Kim Yo Jong, the Deputy Director of North Korea’s Workers’ […]
Japan Prepares for Potential Return of Trump, Utilizes Ex-Interpreter Sunao TakaoFanatically prepares for the impact of Trump returning to power Japan is reportedly preparing for the possibility of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power. According to Reuters on the 26th (local time), the Japanese government is considering dispatching Sunao Takao, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ex-interpreter who has previously interpreted between Trump and […]
PM Kishida Affirms Japan's Commitment to Resolving Issues with North KoreaJapanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. [Photo courtesy of NHK] “In any case, as Japan, we will continue our efforts under our existing policies to resolve current issues with North Korea.” On the night of the 26th, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with reporters at his official residence and said, “I am aware of the […]
Japan's PM Kishida: Summit with North Korea Still UndecidedPrime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that “nothing has been decided yet” regarding the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit. According to Kyodo News, Prime Minister Kishida, in a meeting with reporters at the Prime Minister’s residence on the evening of the 25th, said, “A summit is important to resolve all current issues with […]
North Korea Hints at Summit with Japan: A Slim Possibility or Strategic Maneuver?Even though many North Korea experts see little chance, as North Korea implies the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit, the background of it draws interest. First, Kim Yo Jong, Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, stated in a speech on the Korean Central News Agency on the 25th, “Recently, Prime Minister […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 3United States: A Country Sincerely Focused on Promoting Basic Human Rights and Information Inflow in North Korea The U.S. government began to take a keen interest in North Korean human rights in the 1990s. This was a time when North Korea was undergoing the March of Suffering, a period of economic crisis and severe famine […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 1It feels like the first day of 2024 has just begun, but the cold winter is already behind us, and we can feel the warmth of spring. Looking back, last year might have been a spring season for the issue of human rights in North Korea. Our government published a report on human rights in […]
U.S. and Japan Eye Defense Treaty Overhaul in the Face of China and North Korea ThreatsThe largest scale since the Mutual Defense Treaty in 1960Propelling the U.S.-Japan combined forces, similar to the South Korea-the U.S. combined forcesThere is a high possibility that the U.S armed forces in Japan will secure operational authority in case of emergency The United States and Japan are preparing for the largest defense treaty revision since […]
North Korea Faces FIFA Sanctions Over Cancelled MatchNorth Korean spectators cheering for their soccer team at Tokyo National Stadium, Yonhap News North Korea ultimately suffered a forfeit by unilaterally canceling a game scheduled initially in Pyongyang. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on the 24th (Korean time), “The match between Japan and North Korea for the 2026 North Central America World […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Reveals Japan's Summit Proposal: Will Kishida Take the Chance?Kim Yo Jong, deputy director of the North Korean Workers’ Party, announced that she received a summit proposal from Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that he was unaware of the related reports but emphasized the importance of a summit with North Korea. In a statement released to the Korean Central News Agency […]
North Korea Faces Fine and Forfeit After Suddenly Cancelling Home Game FIFA fines North Korean Football Association approximately $10,800 ⓒ AP=Newsis After abruptly canceling a home game in Pyongyang against Japan, North Korea faces a fine and a forfeit. FIFA announced on its website on the 2nd (local time) that it had fined the North Korean Football Association approximately $10,800. The fourth round of the Group […]
North Korea's Missile Madness: Provocation Strikes Japan North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile just two weeks after conducting a large-scale artillery firing drill on the 18th of last month. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced on the 2nd, “Our military detected a flying object, presumed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile, launched from the Pyongyang area towards the East Sea […]
Japan's Defense Export Revolution: A Game Changer in Global Politics? - Part 4 Competition between Korea and Japan in the fighter jet market is Inevitable The greatest concern for the South Korean defense industry is Japan’s move to export fighter jets. Japan, jointly developing next-generation fighter jets with the UK and Italy for deployment in the 2030s, has even revised its laws to facilitate sales. The Fumio Kishida […]
U.S. and Japan Forge Alliance to Tackle China's Semiconductor Supremacy Upcoming Summit to Confirm CooperationPlans to Collaborate with G7 and Others The United States and Japan are set to bolster their semiconductor alliance against China, expanding the front to include general-purpose semiconductors. According to Yomiuri Shimbun, on the 2nd, the United States and Japan reached an agreement to reinforce their cooperation in establishing a semiconductor […]
Concern Regarding Japan's 'Red Yeast' Dietary Supplement Extends to China ORIGINAL LINK : https://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20240331010018044 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s President Akihiro Kobayashi (second from the left) and other executives bow their heads in apology at a press conference held in Osaka on the 29th regarding the health supplement incident involving ‘Red Yeast (Hongguk)’. / Xinhua, Yonhap. The repercussions of Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s ‘Red Yeast (Hongguk)’ health supplement incident, […]
Tensions Escalate in South China Sea Dispute Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Filipino supply ship on March 23rdTripartite summit scheduled for next month with participation of U.S., Japan, and Philippines Amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea, a region marred by territorial sovereignty disputes, the Philippines has called for enhanced maritime security measures from its authorities. According […]
North Korea Shuts Door on Japan: 'No Intentions' for Talks North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (Photo = DPRK Today) North Korea has reiterated that it has no intention of meeting with Japan. Choe Son Hui, North Korea’s Foreign Minister, said on the 29th, “North Korean talk is not of our interest, and we will not allow any attempt by Japan to make contact.” […]
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong: 'We Will Turn Away and Reject Any Contact With Japan' North Korea changed its position just a day after conveying an intention to pursue a bilateral summit“We should not be taken advantage of the Prime Minister of Japan who records the lowest approval rate” North Korean Party Deputy Director Kim Yo Jong [Photo= Yonhap News] Kim Yo Jong, the Deputy Director of North Korea’s Workers’ […]
Japan Prepares for Potential Return of Trump, Utilizes Ex-Interpreter Sunao Takao Fanatically prepares for the impact of Trump returning to power Japan is reportedly preparing for the possibility of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s return to power. According to Reuters on the 26th (local time), the Japanese government is considering dispatching Sunao Takao, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ex-interpreter who has previously interpreted between Trump and […]
PM Kishida Affirms Japan's Commitment to Resolving Issues with North Korea Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. [Photo courtesy of NHK] “In any case, as Japan, we will continue our efforts under our existing policies to resolve current issues with North Korea.” On the night of the 26th, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with reporters at his official residence and said, “I am aware of the […]
Japan's PM Kishida: Summit with North Korea Still Undecided Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that “nothing has been decided yet” regarding the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit. According to Kyodo News, Prime Minister Kishida, in a meeting with reporters at the Prime Minister’s residence on the evening of the 25th, said, “A summit is important to resolve all current issues with […]
North Korea Hints at Summit with Japan: A Slim Possibility or Strategic Maneuver? Even though many North Korea experts see little chance, as North Korea implies the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit, the background of it draws interest. First, Kim Yo Jong, Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, stated in a speech on the Korean Central News Agency on the 25th, “Recently, Prime Minister […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 3 United States: A Country Sincerely Focused on Promoting Basic Human Rights and Information Inflow in North Korea The U.S. government began to take a keen interest in North Korean human rights in the 1990s. This was a time when North Korea was undergoing the March of Suffering, a period of economic crisis and severe famine […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 1 It feels like the first day of 2024 has just begun, but the cold winter is already behind us, and we can feel the warmth of spring. Looking back, last year might have been a spring season for the issue of human rights in North Korea. Our government published a report on human rights in […]
U.S. and Japan Eye Defense Treaty Overhaul in the Face of China and North Korea Threats The largest scale since the Mutual Defense Treaty in 1960Propelling the U.S.-Japan combined forces, similar to the South Korea-the U.S. combined forcesThere is a high possibility that the U.S armed forces in Japan will secure operational authority in case of emergency The United States and Japan are preparing for the largest defense treaty revision since […]
North Korea Faces FIFA Sanctions Over Cancelled Match North Korean spectators cheering for their soccer team at Tokyo National Stadium, Yonhap News North Korea ultimately suffered a forfeit by unilaterally canceling a game scheduled initially in Pyongyang. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced on the 24th (Korean time), “The match between Japan and North Korea for the 2026 North Central America World […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Reveals Japan's Summit Proposal: Will Kishida Take the Chance? Kim Yo Jong, deputy director of the North Korean Workers’ Party, announced that she received a summit proposal from Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that he was unaware of the related reports but emphasized the importance of a summit with North Korea. In a statement released to the Korean Central News Agency […]
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