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Trump urges Japan to 'step up' to support U.S. in Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his expectation for Japan to "step up" to support the United States in the Iran war, signaling pressure on Washington's allies to actively help in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

2026-03-20

Depsite U.S. top court ruling, Japan still going ahead with planned U.S. investments from tariff negotiations

A senior Japanese government official signaled that Tokyo will proceed with its planned investment in the United States despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

2026-02-21

Korean, Japanese automakers to shift production to U.S. as MAGA takes hold

As U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) policy, Korean and Japanese automakers are swiftly restructuring their production operations.

2025-12-30

Seoul, Washington set course for nuclear-powered sub agreement, follow-up talks planned

South Korea and the United States agreed to pursue a separate deal on cooperation for the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, Seoul's top security adviser said Friday.

2025-12-24

Japan's new premier calls Korea an 'important neighbor' in first policy speech

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called Korea an “important neighboring country” in her first policy speech before the National Diet on Friday, pledging to seek stronger bilateral ties through dialogue between the two nations’ leaders.

2025-10-24

As Pyongyang draws old and new allies closer, Seoul’s alliances waver

As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marked the 80th anniversary of his ruling Workers’ Party, he used the occasion to showcase a widening network of partners, drawing China, Russia and Vietnam into a tableau of anti-Western solidarity in Pyongyang.

2025-10-10

Top diplomats of Korea, U.S., Japan to hold 3-way talks in New York this week

The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold trilateral talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York this week, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Monday.

2025-09-22

Tariff negotiations still in deadlock as Korea's trade negotiator returns from Washington

Tariff negotiations between Korea and the United States remain deadlocked, raising concerns for Korean exporters as talks show signs of dragging on. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, Korea’s chief trade negotiator, returned on Friday.

2025-09-19

Auto exports to U.S. fall 15.2% with new tariffs set to cloud outlook further

Korea’s automobile exports, domestic sales and production volume all increased for the second consecutive month, but the outlook remains uncertain as a new 10 percentage point tariff gap with Japan takes effect on Tuesday.

2025-09-16

South Korea, U.S., Japan launch trilateral Freedom Edge exercise

South Korea, the United States and Japan launched their trilateral multi-domain exercise Monday, the military said, in what is seen as their continued efforts to deepen three-way security cooperation against North Korea's military threats.

2025-09-15