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Suspected North Korean missile launch ‘failed,’ possibly exploding over Pyongyang

The South Korean military said the "unidentified projectile" appeared to fail immediately and came amid warnings from the U.S. of an imminent test of long-range ...
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Construction spotted at North Korean nuclear test site for first time since 2018

In the latest sign that Pyongyang may be preparing to resume major weapons tests, construction has been observed at its Punggye-ri facility.
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Can a new South Korean president rebuild Seoul’s shattered ties with Tokyo?

While Yoon Seok-youl has pledged not to exploit historical tensions with Japan for domestic political gain, Tokyo is likely to be skeptical no matter who ...
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North Korea says it conducted ‘another important test’ of spy satellite

The test was the country’s ninth missile launch of 2022 as it continues an unprecedented pace of weapons tests.
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North Korea conducts its ninth missile test of 2022

Pyongyang's latest launch appeared similar to the test last week of a military reconnaissance satellite, as leader Kim Jong Un continues to develop new weapons ...
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How Germany’s historic shift on military spending could affect Japan’s defense plans

Berlin’s about-face on its modest defense budget, which immediately followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has already begun to re-energize the issue of spending in Tokyo.
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Japan scrambles fighters as suspected Russian military helicopter enters Hokkaido airspace

The Defense Ministry said Russia's increased military activity in the sea and airspace around Japan is a cause for concern amid the ongoing conflict in ...
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Japan joins West in unleashing ‘powerful’ economic measures against Russia

Tokyo has formally joined the U.S. and other partners in slapping more sanctions on Russia’s embattled leaders and three financial institutions.
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Kishida calls idea of Japan sharing nukes with U.S. ‘unacceptable’

Citing the country's three nonnuclear principles, the prime minister has pushed back against a suggestion by former leader Shinzo Abe that Japan discuss sharing nuclear ...
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North Korea says it held test for developing military reconnaissance satellite

Kim Jong Un moved closer to ticking another box on his weapons wish list, with his country saying it had conducted “an important test” for ...