The genesis of Japan’s pacifism, Article 9 is at the heart of the country’s struggle to balance the need for defence with its desire for peace. Some believe the law has weakened Japan, but others …
North Korea criticises US, South Korea military drills as ‘nuclear blackmail’
PHOTO-A North Korean flag flutters at the propaganda village of Gijungdong in North Korea, in this picture taken near the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating …
Group of North Koreans defect, cross border into South Korea
A group of North Koreans crossed the Northern Limit Line in a fishing boat on May 6, South Korean authorities confirmed Thursday.
Kim Jong Un inspected North Korea’s first military spy satellite, says its launch is an ‘urgent requirement’ for the defense of his country
Kim Jong Un gave those tasked with launching the military reconnaissance satellite approval for an unspecified “future action plan,” per reports.
At Hiroshima summit, Japan to push against nukes — but world disagrees
With the world’s largest nuclear powers clashing over the war in Ukraine and the threat of proliferation increasing in China, North Korea, Iran and elsewhere, the leader of the only country to ever use nuclear weapons in warfare will come face-to-face with the memory of what a nuclear conflagration actually looks like.
South Korean, Canadian leaders vow cooperation on clean energy, North Korea threat
The leaders of South Korea and Canada on Wednesday vowed to strengthen their security and economic cooperation to address challenges posed by North Korea and expand Canadian supplies of minerals …
North Korea shows Kim Jong Un examining a military spy satellite that may be launched soon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un examined a finished military spy satellite, which his country is expected to launch soon, during a visit to an aerospace facility where he …
Trudeau says Canada ready to partner with South Korea on critical minerals, security
SEOUL (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday his country is ready to partner with South Korea on critical minerals and clean energy projects, and to fend off North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats. Addressing South Korea’s …
Tobacco giant admits selling to North Korea, agrees to pay over $600 million
British American Tobacco (BAT) admitted to evading bans against doing business with the People’s Republic of North Korea — a nation sanctioned for producing weapons of mass destruction — and causing U …
Tobacco giant admits selling to North Korea, agrees to pay over $600 million
British American Tobacco (BAT) admitted to evading bans against doing business with the People’s Republic of North Korea — a nation sanctioned for producing weapons of mass destruction — and causing U …