- US-Japan to Pursue Joint Missile Production...Plan to Expand Sharing of Classified Information
- The U.S. and Japanese governments plan to expand the sharing of classified information between U.S. forces and the Self-Defense Forces to enhance deterrence, Kyodo News reported on the 12th.It is expected that ...
- 2026-03-13
- Japanese Media Alert to THAAD Transfer from South Korea to Middle East... "Closely Linked to Japan's Security"
- With the imminent departure of THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) interceptor missiles for the Middle East from the U.S. Forces Korea, Japanese media reports suggest that this move signifies a shift in...
- 2026-03-12
- US requests SDF dispatch... possibility of demanding Middle East support at summit
- Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the 11th that the United States is likely to request Japan's support in the Iran war during the US-Japan summit to be held in the U.S. on the 19th (local time).The newspaper pointed ...
- 2026-03-11
- Japan strengthens screening of foreign company investments… "Prevent technology leakage in case of security concerns"
- Japan is preparing to amend its laws to halt foreign investment if it determines there are concerns regarding national security, as reported by the Yomiuri Shimbun on the 11th.According to the report, the Japan...
- 2026-03-11
- Japan protested to China's ambassador to Japan over the visit of the Taiwan Premier to Japan.
- Asahi Shimbun and others reported on the 9th that the Chinese government expressed its protest to the Japanese government regarding the visit of Cho Jung-tai, Premier of Taiwan (equivalent to Prime Minister), t...
- 2026-03-09
- Japan accelerates semiconductor recovery amid expanding AI demand… "¥376 trillion in sales by 2040"
- The Japanese government, which is pushing to rebuild its semiconductor business, plans to increase domestic semiconductor sales to 40 trillion yen (approximately 376 trillion won) by 2040 to respond to the grow...
- 2026-03-08
- 54% of Japanese "The diplomatic area to cooperate with Korea is security"
- Japanese people consider security, including the North Korean issue, as the most important matter for diplomatic cooperation with South Korea.According to the results of the "Domestic Public Opinion Survey on D...
- 2026-03-06
- Japan to Push for Expanded Air Defense Identification Zone in the Pacific and Fighter Jet Deployment to 'Counter China'
- Japan is planning to expand its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) to cover Pacific islands and upgrade Self-Defense Force base facilities, with an eye on China's increasing military activities in the Pacif...
- 2026-03-04
- On the 22nd, 9 people including the Prime Minister and ministers participated in the National Intelligence Council... Investigating spy activities, etc.
- The Japanese government is expected to have the Prime Minister and up to nine ministers attend the newly established 'National Intelligence Council' to enhance its information gathering capabilities.According t...
- 2026-03-04
- Today, emphasis on 'opposition to Iran's nuclear development'... speculation about 'Trump's consideration and understanding'
- Japanese media reported that while refraining from commenting on the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in a large-scale airstrike by the United States and Israel, Japan is showing con...
- 2026-03-02
- Japan, US request existing agreements be honored amid new tariffs... "We must not be disadvantaged"
- Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ryosei Akazawa, spoke with U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Howard Rutnik, on the evening of the 23rd, requesting that the U.S. government's new tariff measures not ...
- 2026-02-25
- "400 Chinese Social Media Accounts Orchestrated 'Anti-Takaichi' Public Opinion During Japanese General Election"
- The Nikkei reported on the 22nd that approximately 400 China-linked accounts spread posts criticizing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi online ahead of the Japanese House of Representatives election held on the 8th...
- 2026-02-22
- 'Prime Minister Re-election' Sanae Takaichi "Hope discussions on constitutional amendment deepen among the public"
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed his intention to amend the constitution on the 18th, stating, "I expect constructive discussions that transcend party lines to accelerate (in the Diet) and for ...
- 2026-02-19
- 67% of Japanese people "support constitutional revision preparations"... 79% of Liberal Democratic Party supporters
- A public opinion poll has revealed that two out of three Japanese people are in favor of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's preparations for constitutional reform, an initiative she has expressed strong enthusiasm...
- 2026-02-17
- Japan considering sending ambassador to first meeting of Trump-led peace committee
- The Japanese government is considering sending Ambassador Takeshi Okubo, who is in charge of reconstruction support for Gaza, to the first meeting of the Peace Committee led by U.S. President Donald Trump on th...
- 2026-02-17
- Holiday Japanese passenger flights 'full'...Southeast Asia popularity waning, route reduction movement
- International routes departing from Daegu International Airport during this Lunar New Year holiday are showing high popularity, with passenger flights to Japan nearing full occupancy rates.Conversely, routes to...
- 2026-02-14
- Will constitutional amendment discussions ignite? Defense Minister and ruling coalition leader also say "we must speed up."
- With the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) having achieved a landslide victory in the House of Representatives election (general election) on the 8th, discussions for constitutional revision, including the ...
- 2026-02-10
- LDP secures record number of seats in general election, surpassing threshold for unilateral constitutional amendment proposal
- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) achieved a historic landslide victory in the House of Representatives election (general election) held on the 8th.According to NHK's election vote count broadcast, ...
- 2026-02-09
- Japanese Economy Minister Sanae Takaichi, who achieved a landslide victory in the general election, stated, "I will pursue responsible and proactive fiscal policies."
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed her strong intention to pursue responsible fiscal expansion on the 8th, as her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a decisive victory.Responding to NHK...
- 2026-02-09
- LDP Secures Early Victory in General Election; Solely Secures Majority in House of Representatives
- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has confirmed an early landslide victory in the House of Representatives election (general election) held on the 8th, securing a majority of seats (233) in the init...
- 2026-02-09
Iranian Foreign Ministry: "Continuing Message Exchanges with the U.S. and Activities of Mediating Countries"
Esmaeil Baghaei, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Xinhua, Yonhap News file photo]Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on the 26th
President Yoon: "Do You Really Think You Are Safe from a Special Counsel?"... Final Statement Video Released
President Yoon Suk Yeol rebuking the special prosecutor on the 24th. [Court Video / Subtitled GIF from @birds_justice X account] A video capturing the live footage of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s final
President Yoon, regarding the first-instance ruling on the Public Official Election Act: “An excessive political verdict that distorts the facts… We will appeal immediately.”
The first-instance sentencing hearing for President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding violations of the Public Official Election Act is being broadcast live at Seoul Station on the 27th. [Photo=Yonhap News]Pres
WSJ: "SK Hynix ADR Premium Is a Sign of AI Trading Overheat"
Advertisement for SK Hynix ADR listing in New York's Times Square [Reuters=Yonhap News file photo]The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has pointed out that the price of SK Hynix’s American Depositary Recei
'Godfather of Japanese Mystery Novels' Keigo Higashino Passes Away After Battle with Cancer at 68
Famous Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino [AFP=Yonhap News]It has been belatedly reported that Keigo Higashino, the "godfather of Japanese mystery novels" and author of bestsellers such as "The
[Park Pil-kyu Security Column] To the Ignorant Trying to Clothe a Beast in Sheep's Clothing
Rep. Kim Byung-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea [Photo=Yonhap News]“The Air Force Academy doesn't teach you how to fly a plane!” “The Army, Navy, and Air Force academies are exactly the
[Issue Diagnosis] Two Effects of the Election Petition Review
[Photo] Evidence of Election Fraud Flooding U.S. Media… Trump Had 2.7 Million Votes Stolen
[Video] U.S. Semiquincentennial Air Show... 'Art in the Sky' streaks across New York
[Editorial Cartoon] A Draconian Law That Undermines Freedom of Expression
