Unconfirmed nuclear missile sites, tunnels found in North Korea
Possible trouble on the Korean peninsula and concern abroad as new images reveal North Korea is continuing to develop nuclear missiles.
Japan
Karen Pence expands access to art therapy in Japan with $54K grant
Vice President Mike Pence’s wife is bringing her love of watercolor painting to Japan as a form of therapy for those struggling with mental illness.
VP Pence arrives in Japan
Vice President Mike Pence has touched down in Japan, where he is set to represent the U.S. in two important summits across Asia.
President Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Abe discuss North Korea, bilateral trade
According to a Japanese media, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a phone call to discuss trade and North Korea.
Governor of Okinawa to travel to U.S. to protest military bases on island
The newly elected governor of Okinawa is expected to travel to the U.S. to protest against the construction of more military bases on the Japanese island.
Japanese Prime Minister ‘relieved’ hostage was released after being detained in Syria
A Japanese hostage is released after being captured in Syria three-years ago.
Secy of state coordinates with Japan ahead of potential summit with NK
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledges to coordinate with Japan in upcoming talks with Kim Jong Un. Speaking with reporters in Tokyo Saturday, Pompeo vowed to address the issue of abducted Japanese citizens with the North Korean leader.
Japan agrees to trade talks with U.S.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said a new economic relationship with the U.S. should be a “win-win” for both countries. He made those remarks during a briefing at the UN General Assembly this week.
Japan’s Prime Minister is willing to negotiate new win-win trade deal with the U.S.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently previewed negotiations for a new free trade agreement with the U.S.