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Fresh Japan Sanctions on North Korea after ICBM Launch

Japan's government on Friday approved fresh sanctions against North Korea over its recent test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile, following Washington's calls for tougher international punishment for the nuclear-armed state. Japan already has bans on trade and vessel entries as part of unilateral sanctions against Pyongyang, but said Friday it…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022

Seoul: N. Korea fired old ICBM, not new big one, last week

Seoul: N. Korea fired old ICBM, not new big one, last week

South Korea has dismissed North Korea’s claim to have launched a newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile last week

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says

Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says

Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions against Russia.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

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Japan keeps close eye on China's moves regarding Ukraine

The Japanese government has been paying close attention to how China will deal with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. If China and Russia become closer and strengthen their solidarity, Japan thinks the situation could destabilize the security environment of East Asia.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 8, 2022

Japan welcomes IAEA's inquiry into Fukushima water release

The Japanese government welcomes the International Atomic Energy Agency's review on the safety of releasing contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2022

Japan's Kishida confirms cooperation on China, North Korea with US ambassador

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed close cooperation in regional affairs with the new U.S. ambassador, including on North Korea and China and on global de-nuclearisation, a government spokesperson said on Friday.Chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said the Japanese prime minister and the former chief of staff to U.S. President…

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022

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