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The U.S. Air Force has transferred upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons from Japan to South Korea, reinforcing its fighter capabilities on the Korean Peninsula amid ongoing efforts to deter airborne threats.
Washington's curbs on Chinese shipping give Tokyo and Seoul a chance to revive their sectors - but analysts warn challenges remain As the United States vows to curb China's dominance in shipbuilding - despite its domestic capacity being nearly nonexistent - South Korea and Japan are looking to benefit from the rivalry and reclaim their competitive edge.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called off his first visit to Japan and South Korea to focus on the Middle East, Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday.
A special event for idol fans opened on July 2 at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Fans call this "oshikatsu" -- activities to show love ・・・
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) rejected on Monday a call for review of wartime-linked industrial sites of Japan. South Korea had moved a proposal to review implementation of Tokyo's pledged measures regarding the sites, where Japan employed forced labor until World War II which ended in 1945.