Biden Welcomes Japanese and South Korean Leaders to Camp David Summit
President Biden is hosting the leaders of the two Asian nations to overcome historical grievances and present a united front in the face of an increasingly assertive China.
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US ‘concerned’ over reports of Russia-North Korea nuclear cooperation
National security adviser Jake Sullivan makes comments as US, Japan and South Korea agree to new security pledgeThe United States is “concerned” about the national security implications of North Korea and Russia reportedly cooperating on nuclear missil…
It’s Illegal to Sell or Possess Cannabis in Japan—But It’s Legal to Get High On It. Here’s Why
Here’s everything to know about the current state of weed regulation in Japan—and where it could go next.
US-Japan-ROK to make ‘pledge’ to consult each other in security crises
The three countries will also invest in a new hotline to make communication between governments faster and easier.
Eye on China, Biden Pulls Japan and South Korea Closer
The president will host the leaders of the two Asian democracies at Camp David, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spurs them to rapidly mend relations.
US promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South Korea
US president aiming to take advantage of recent thaw in ties under president Yoon Suk Yeol and prime minister Fumio KishidaThe US has promised to usher in a “new era” in relations with its most important allies in Asia, as the region struggles to addre…
Typhoon Lan Makes Landfall in Japan
Heavy rain and winds damaged buildings and roads, and knocked out power for thousands of homes in western Japan.
Typhoon Lan Brings Heavy Rain and Winds to Western Japan
The heavy rains and winds brought by the storm prompted evacuation warnings and the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
Typhoon Lan: mass power cuts hit western Japan as storm makes landfall
Flights cancelled and flood and landslide warnings issued as typhoon approaches area south-west of Tokyo with sustained winds of 150km/hNearly 800 flights have been cancelled and tens of thousands of homes have lost power as a slow-moving typhoon made …
China Hacked Japan’s Military Networks
The NSA discovered the intrusion in 2020—we don’t know how—and alerted the Japanese. The Washington Post has the story:
The hackers had deep, persistent access and appeared to be after anything they could get their hands on—plans, capabilities, assessments of military shortcomings, according to three former senior U.S. officials, who were among a dozen current and former U.S. and Japanese officials interviewed, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the matter’s sensitivity.
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The 2020 penetration was so disturbing that Gen. Paul Nakasone, the head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, and Matthew Pottinger, who was White House deputy national security adviser at the time, raced to Tokyo. They briefed the defense minister, who was so concerned that he arranged for them to alert the prime minister himself…