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2022: The Year Japan and Germany Became ‘Normal’ Countries
Japan and Germany rediscovered their geopolitical voice in 2022, making parallel efforts to develop more assertive national security postures.
Is Laos’ Prime Minister On His Way Out?
Phankham Viphavanh, who took office in early 2021, may be on the way out -- hounded by scandal and a bad year for Laos’ economy.
Dogs Gifted by North’s Kim Jong Un Resettle in South Korean Zoo
The dogs officially belong to the state, but former President Moon had taken them home before giving them up amid a dispute over financial support.
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Slams Sanctions Measures
After Kim’s statement belittling Yoon in August, this was her second discourteous statement toward the South Korean president.
Blue-ribbon Panel Urges Japan to Develop Counterstrike Capabilities
The Japanese defense ministry estimates that Tokyo will need to spend 48 trillion yen on defense over the next five years if it wants to achieve its security goals.
The Future of the Kaesong Industrial Complex and Liberal Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Has the time finally arrived to confirm that the KIC is a dead project or does it have a future?
What’s Driving Inter-Korean Tensions in Autumn 2022?
Weeks of tensions on the Korean Peninsula have led to unprecedented shows of force from Pyongyang. What's behind the saber-rattling?
Japan PM Promises Law to Help Unification Church Victims
Kishida is attempting to calm public outrage over his handling of his party's extensive ties to the Unification Church.
Cambodia to Send Deminers to Help Train Ukrainians
In collaboration with Japan, Cambodia will dispatch experienced demining specialists to Ukraine.
Japanese Prime Minister Orders Probe of Unification Church Problems
In an apparent move to calm continued public outrage, Kishida ordered an investigation into the Unification Church.
North Korea’s Updated Nuclear Law Points At a Dangerous Nuclear Future
Kim Jong Un says that as long as nuclear weapons exist, North Korea will have them.
Tokyo Olympics Sponsorship Scandal Widens With More Arrests
The latest allegations center on 76 million yen a former Tokyo Olympics organizing committee member received from Tokyo-based publishing company Kadokawa.
US-South Korea-Japan Strengthen Joint Commitment in Face of Possible 7th North Korean Nuclear Test
The national security advisors from the three countries met in Honolulu this week to discuss a coordinated response to the growing North Korean threat.
What Will Kishida Say on August 15 at Japan’s National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead?
Kishida has an opportunity to demonstrate his independence now that Abe is gone. Will he return to the legacy of the Murayama statement?
Japan Prime Minister Purges Cabinet After Support Falls Over Church Ties
Kishida said it was important to gain people's trust and that the new Cabinet included only those who agreed to strictly review their ties to the Unification Church.
Japan Truckmaker Hino Says Emissions Data Faked for 20 years
Teams that were developing engines knew they couldn't meet targets and felt so pressured they falsified test results.
Mapping Major Milestones in the Evolution of North Korea’s Cyber Program
From 1984 to the present day, North Korea’s offensive cyber program has evolved considerably.
Is Japan’s Postwar Pacifism Dead?
Japan’s defense spending plan shows how far the state has departed from postwar pacifism.
Ardern-Kishida Meeting: Stepping up the New Zealand-Japan Strategic Partnership
The New Zealand prime minister's visit to Japan was a strategic move to reconnect with a close partner to deal with expanding security issues in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Top Court: Government Not Responsible for Fukushima Disaster
The four-judge bench said the government cannot be held liable because the damage from a massive tsunami that hit the plant could not have been prevented.
Seoul: No Evidence Slain Official Tried to Defect to North Korea
Disclosing confidential documents about the man's death was a campaign promise by current President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Japan Eases Foreign Tourism Ban, Allows Guided Package Tours
The Japan Tourism Agency says tours are being accepted from 98 countries and regions.
China, Cambodia Breaking Ground on Joint Port Project
A Cambodian government spokesman described the expansion of the Ream Naval Base as “cooperation between China and Cambodia” but rejected reports of a Chinese base.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Points to Vertigo in Fatal January Crash
Spatial disorientation of pilots was the likely cause of the January F-15 crash, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force says.
Loyalty for Luxury: How the Kim Family Buys Support From North Korean Elites
Similar to his father and grandfather, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un uses a combination of fear tactics and gift giving to help secure his influence over members of the …