Japan PM Ishiba urges G7 leaders to avoid ‘wrong precedent’ over Russian aggression against Ukraine
During a video conference, PM Ishiba called for dialogue to proceed in a way that does not unilaterally favor Russia.
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After 3 years, Ukrainian refugees in Japan face a dilemma: To leave or to stay?
As of January, 2,747 people had fled from Ukraine to Japan, and 1,982 were still taking refuge there.
Russia using more North Korea-made missiles in Ukraine
Moscow fired 74 such missiles between July and December, according to an analysis by The Yomiuri Shimbun.
South Korea willing to accept all North Korean POWs from Ukraine upon request
The announcement followed a North Korean prisoner of war in Ukraine expressing his desire to settle in South Korea in an interview with the Chosun Ilbo newspaper released earlier…
About 50 percent casualty rate among North Korean troops in Russia: US expert
According to South Korean intelligence, North Korea has deployed 11,000 to 12,000 troops since November 2024.
Samsung mobile phone found among belongings of North Korean soldier killed by Ukrainian forces
Other items included printed materials with Ukrainian phrases transliterated into Korean, such as "Drop your weapons" and "Take off your clothes," seemingly intended for use when…
Trump-Kim bromance again?: The Korea Herald
Given that Mr. Trump’s previous “big deal” attempts with North Korea have all failed, speculation is mounting that he may seek an alternative route for a “small deal,”…
Family conducts symbolic cremation for Nepali soldier killed in Russian army
Binod Bahadur Sunuwar, 36, was reportedly killed in combat in the Bakhmut region of Ukraine.
Presidents Xi and Putin discuss ties with US, Ukraine, and Taiwan
Mr Xi and Mr Putin, who spoke for an hour and 35 minutes by video call after Mr Trump was sworn in as US President, proposed a further deepening of the strategic partnership…
Atrocities of war: The Korea Herald
Given that the casualties of North Korean soldiers are expected to rise, the government should seek ways to ensure their legal rights when they wish to defect, in close…