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December 28, 2022

Kim Jong Un unveils North Korea's new military goals for 2023

North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un called for the military to increase its capabilities in 2023 as tensions between the isolated country rise with South Korea and Japan.

December 26, 2022

At least 17 dead, 93 injured from heavy snow in Japan

More than a dozen people have died and nearly a hundred have been injured as a result of heavy snow across Japan, while thousands experienced power outages on Christmas.

December 25, 2022

KFC for Christmas? How the fast-food chain became a holiday hit in Japan

Japanese YouTuber Yoko Ishii explains how KFC became a Christmas tradition in Japan nearly 50 years ago and explores the phenomenon's enduring popularity.

December 22, 2022

South Korea plans to hold over 20 military drills with US next year amid rising tensions with North Korea

South Korea announced that it will join the U.S. military in over 20 drills next year aimed at deterring North Korea's increasingly hostile posture in the region.

December 20, 2022

North Korea threatens ‘bold military steps’ against Japan after Tokyo ramps up defense spending

North Korea has threatened "bold" military action against Japan after Tokyo announced plans to double its military spending, something the U.S. has long encouraged.

December 18, 2022

Mike Lee calls out Defense Department for halting pay of Navy officer jailed in Japan

Sen. Mike Lee is calling on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to grant an exemption to continue paying Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis during his three-year prison sentence in Japan.

December 12, 2022

IAEA chief to make trip to South Korea amid concerns of North Korean nuclear test

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi will make a trip to South Korea amid concerns that North Korea could soon hold a nuclear test.

December 9, 2022

Japan investigating repeated assaults by inmates at local prisons

An investigation has started regarding the repeated assaults at a prison in central Japan by inmates. The Nagoya Prison assaults on guards has led to a country-wide investigation.

December 7, 2022

Red Sox sign Japanese star outfielder who is on-base machine: report

The Boston Red Sox were quick to sign Masataka Yoshida, a Japanese outfielder who was just posted Tuesday by Nippon Professional Baseball's Orix Buffaloes.

December 6, 2022

Russia deploys missile defense systems on island near Japan, vows 'round-the-clock watch'

Russia has released photos showing the deployment of mobile missile defense systems in the Kuril Islands, a chain that is part of a territorial dispute with Japan.