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Top naval commanders from Korea, U.S. and Japan meet to enhance maritime security cooperation

Top naval commanders of South Korea, the United States and Japan gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to hold a series of talks aimed at strengthening their trilateral maritime security cooperation, the South Korean Navy said.

2026-04-15

Korean Japanese boy band Orbit to mark a 'new beginning' with fourth EP

Korean Japanese boy band Orbit will launch activities in Korea later this month, marking a new chapter for the group after it signed with a new agency.

2026-04-14

Boy band Seventeen to hold four meet and greets in Japan in May

Boy band Seventeen will return to Japan next month for four meet and greet events, the group’s agency Pledis Entertainment announced on Tuesday.

2026-04-14

Seoul calls in senior official from Japanese Embassy over renewed Dokdo claims

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday called in a senior official from the Japanese Embassy in Seoul over Tokyo's renewed territorial claim to Korea's easternmost islets, Dokdo.

2026-04-10

Former Japanese prime minister calls for trilateral nuclear framework with Korea, U.S.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called Wednesday for the "urgent" creation of a permanent trilateral nuclear consultative framework among South Korea, the United States and Japan.

2026-04-08

Korea annual exports surpass $700B for first time in 2025, narrowing gap with Japan

Korea’s annual exports topped $700 billion for the first time in 2025, narrowing the export gap with Japan to the $20 billion range.

2026-04-05

Seoul's multilateral approach tested as 26 Korean vessels wait for Hormuz passage

As 26 Korean-operated vessels still wait to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz, ships linked to Japan and France have secured passage, highlighting the limitations of Seoul's multilateral approach to the situation and the burden on shipping.

2026-04-05

Starbucks Korea, Japan mark spring by swapping cherry blossom and cream puff drinks

In an effort to diversify its seasonal offerings, Starbucks Korea has swapped its signature spring drinks with those of Starbucks Japan, importing a Japanese iced coffee that already has a following among Korean tourists.

2026-04-05

World Cup tune-ups prove need for new battle plan as Taeguk Warriors fall 1-0 to Austria

The contrasting fortunes of Asia's two most dominant football nations were on clear display Tuesday, with Korea losing 1-0 to Austria while rivals Japan beat England 1-0 as all four sides wrapped up their tune-ups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-04-01

Korean violinists sweep top three prizes at Japanese competition

Korean violinists took the top three prizes at the Munetsugu Angel Violin Competition in Japan. A 16-year-old violinist, Lee Hyeon-jeong, won first place in the final round of the 10th Munetsugu Angel Violin Competition held on Saturday.

2026-03-30