Trump says he ordered Pentagon to sharply reduce U.S.–South Korea drills, putting regional deterrence—and Japan’s planning—in focus
August 17, 2026
26
FT: Xi reportedly lashed out over PM Takaichi’s defense build-up as Trump backed Japan; China denies tense exchange
May 26, 2026
131
Xi congratulates Kim Jong Un, vows unwavering China–North Korea ties as Tokyo gauges regional impact
February 23, 2026
227
Decoy Operation Unmasks North Korea’s IT ‘Interview Stand-In’ Racket
January 22, 2026
291
Lavrov Slams Japan’s Defense Buildup, Praises Culture Ties, as Tokyo Stays the Course on Deterrence
January 21, 2026
201
Kim Yo Jong condemns alleged South Korean drone incursion, but calls Seoul’s denial “wise,” in calibrated message to test engagement policy
January 12, 2026
180
Cuts, Bruises and a Fresh Start: Japan’s PM Takaichi Finishes Move Into Official Residence
January 4, 2026
340
China Rolls Out the Red Carpet as South Korea’s President Lee Visits Beijing, Testing Tokyo–Seoul Rapprochement
January 4, 2026
207
‘Blooming at the Center’ Wilts Early: PM Takaichi’s Diplomacy Hits Stiff Headwinds from China, North Korea, and Russia
November 15, 2025
360
North Korea Bristles at New U.S. Sanctions, Puts Dialogue on Ice as Seoul Sees Summit Window Next Spring
November 6, 2025
305
‘No Method Off the Table’: Parties Rally Behind Prime Minister Takaichi’s Pledge on North Korea Abductions
November 4, 2025
264
North Korea Blasts China–South Korea Summit Plan: “Denuclearization Is a Foolish Dream”
November 1, 2025
318
Takaichi’s Surprise Move: Why Japan Nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize
October 29, 2025
260
Trump Strengthens Ties with Japan, but Strategy Toward China Remains Unclear
October 29, 2025
242
North Korea Issues Stern Warning, Threatens Retaliation Over U.S.-South Korea-Japan Drills
September 14, 2025
226