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Body of Korean national discovered buried at Otaru Dream Beach in Japan

The body of a Korean national was found at Otaru Dream Beach, a popular tourist destination on the eastern coast of Otaru in Hokkaido, Japan, buried in the sand.

2026.2.12

Japan's army test-fires a Type 88 surface-to-ship short-range missile at the Shizunai Anti-Air Firing Range on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido in its first missile test on Japanese territory on June 24, in this photo provided by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. [AP/YONHAP]

Japan conducts 1st missile test on its own territory as part of military buildup to deter China

Japan's military test-fired a missile on Japanese territory for the first time Tuesday, as the country accelerates its military buildup to deter China.

2025.6.25