PM says Trump vowed to raise Japan abduction issue with North Korea
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday told family members of Japanese nationals abducted decades ago by North Korea that ...
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The unpromising future of Japan–South Korea–US trilateral cooperation
The Trump administration’s approach to its alliances has shaken Europe. Indo-Pacific partners also have cause to be worried.
Families of abductees slam Ishiba's plan for North Korea liaison offices
The families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago reaffirmed Sunday their opposition to ...
Families of people abducted by N.Korea say time is running out
A group representing families of Japanese abducted by North Korea says the issue's urgency is growing as its members age. The ...
South Korea’s likely next leader wants warmer ties with China, North Korea
Lee Jae-myung says he would support President Donald Trump’s efforts to restart talks with North Korea — and even consider ...
North Korea denounces 'absurd' denuclearisation pledge by US and allies
North Korea's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it will keep bolstering its nuclear force, denouncing a recent joint ...
North Korea slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North
North Korea has criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North ...
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Japan Test-Fires New Ballistic Missile for Island Defense in Pacific
Japan has test-launched a domestically developed ballistic missile in the United States, Tokyo said, amid the threats posed by China and North Korea. The Japanese Defense Ministry on Friday ...
Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs
Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister ended with a tariff warning, but praise from the Japanese side eased tensions.