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North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a ‘friendly father’ and a ‘great leader,’ in a move that appears to be part of a ...
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Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
- North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.
- The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'
- Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.
- The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
Earthquake Information (Japan) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: All seismic activity of 3 or higher on the Japanese scale in the past 30 days, with maps and detailed ...
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Quick Glance: Tech Giants Compete in Japan for AI Development
- US tech firm OpenAI establishes first Asia office in Tokyo.
- The company plans to develop a new generative AI model specializing in Japanese language and culture.
- Microsoft invests $2.9 billion in the AI industry in Japan.
- Japanese companies prioritize versatile AI systems and launch AI safety research centers.
‘Godzilla Minus One’ director Takashi Yamazaki and ‘Shoplifters’ director Hirokazu Koreeda have met with the Japanese government to improve the working ... Show more
是枝裕和監督や山崎貴監督らが政府にコンテンツ産業支援求める: カンヌ映画祭などで数々の賞を受賞した是枝裕和監督らが17日、政府に対し、コンテンツ産業の活性化には、クリエーターの労働環…
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After Iran's attack on Israel: the mullahs' terror regime is tottering: The mullahs are sending missiles against Israel - but what if they themselves are long ...
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions: The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts ...
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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media: Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/north-koreas-kim-says-now-is-time-to-be-prepared-for-war-state-media
US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years
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Why do Japanese people love the peace sign?: Point a camera at a group of Japanese people at a graduation ceremony, a cherry blossom picnic ...
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A Vigilante Hacker Took Down North Korea’s Internet. Now He’s Taking Off His Mask
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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Explainer: Why is Japan seeking a summit with nuclear-armed North Korea?: United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he supported his Japanese ...
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Quick Glance: Why Japan Seeks Summit with Nuclear-Armed North Korea
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida aims to engage in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to address the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1960s and 1970s.
- North Korea has not definitively stated its position on a summit with Japan, with some statements suggesting a potential opening for closer ties.
- Past summits between Japan and North Korea had varying outcomes, with North Korea acknowledging some abductions in 2002.
- Kishida's efforts to arrange a meeting with Kim Jong Un carry political risks and could lead to a decline in his approval ratings given North Korea's reluctance, posing challenges for Japan.
China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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Rare moss balls appear in fish tank | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: A stone collected from a riverbank in Japan has turned out to be a source of a rare species of ...
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China counters closer U.S.-Japan-Philippines ties with diplomatic flurry: HONG KONG -- While U.S. President Joe Biden invited leaders from Japan and the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/China-counters-closer-U.S.-Japan-Philippines-ties-with-diplomatic-flurry
Matsumoto Castle's cherry blossoms pull in the crowds: Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's most iconic sites, and spring ― when the castle's cherry ...
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North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/us-sees-hurdles-to-un-majority-on-monitoring-north-korea-s-nuclear-arms
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China communist party politburo member Zhao to lead delegation to North Korea: A Chinese government and communist party delegation led by its top legislator and ...
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SpaceX launches South Korea's second spy satellite amid race with North: South Korea's defence ministry said on Monday the country's second homegrown spy ...
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Quick Glance: Successful Launch of South Korea's Second Military Spy Satellite
- South Korea achieved orbital insertion for its second military spy satellite following North Korea's announcement of launching multiple reconnaissance satellites this year.
- The South Korean Defense Minister anticipates North Korea proceeding with its second spy satellite launch to commemorate the April 15 birthday of state founder Kim Il Sung.
- Following two unsuccessful attempts in early 2023, North Korea successfully deployed its Malligyong-1 spy satellite on Nov. 21, transmitting space imagery of significant locations in the U.S. and South Korea.
Penguin school parade: Penguins at a zoo in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, formed a welcome parade for first graders starting school in April.
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US envoy to UN to visit Korean border, North Korean defectors: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will travel to the heavily armed Korean border and meet ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-envoy-un-visit-korean-border-north-korean-defectors-2024-04-09/
Tsunami warning: Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for Miyakojima and Yaeyama islands and the Okinawa Main Island.
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OPINION | Donald Trump would be denied a federal security clearance if he tried to get one
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Japan seeks to work with South Korea, Philippines to boost regional security: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said he wanted to cooperate with ...
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Quick Glance: Japan Seeks Collaboration with South Korea and Philippines to Enhance Regional Security
- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed the desire to collaborate with South Korea and the Philippines to promote regional security.
- Kishida emphasized the importance of cooperation between Japan, the US, and like-minded countries given the challenging security environment and China's increasing influence in Asia.
- The upcoming state visit to Washington and the trilateral summit with the Philippine President will highlight the close security cooperation between Japan, the US, and the Philippines.
- Kishida also indicated willingness to meet with North Korean leader Kim without preconditions to improve relations and contribute to regional stability.
Opinion | Be a Wary Reader in the 2024 Election: Disinformation from Russia and China is evolving and has even spread to Capitol Hill.
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Strong earthquake hits Taiwan: Taiwan's weather authorities have announced that a strong earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan at around 7:58 a.m ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake
- Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.
- China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.
- Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.
- China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.
US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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China says it is ready to work closely with North Korea to help relations reach higher level
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Explainer: Why is North Korea testing hypersonic missiles and how do they work?: North Korea has tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/why-is-north-korea-testing-hypersonic-missiles-how-do-they-work-2024-04-03/
Quick Glance: North Korea's Hypersonic Missile Testing: Insights and Functionality
- North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel hypersonic missile with an intermediate range.
- The significance of hypersonic weapons lies in their maneuverability rather than just their speed.
- Russia, China, and the USA are leading the race in developing hypersonic weapons.
- North Korea aims to enhance its defense capabilities and assert its position in the global arms race through hypersonic weapons.
Iran-Israel: Attack next with weapons from North Korea?: Former US security adviser John Bolton warns against North Korean help for Iran's nuclear program ...
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North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new hypersonic weapon: State media said the the missile – named Hwasong-16B – was a key piece of the country’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/3/north-korea-says-kim-jong-un-oversaw-test-of-new-hypersonic-weapon
Princess Aiko joins Japanese Red Cross: Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has started working for the Japanese Red Cross ...
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Gundam goes out with a bang in Yokohama | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: People in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, have bid goodbye to an 18-meter-tall moving statue of Gundam ...
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Strong earthquake hits Taiwan: Taiwan's weather authorities have announced that a strong earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Taiwan at around 7:58 a.m ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3210/
Biden, Japan’s Kishida Push for Closer Ties to Counter China: The leaders aim to improve military coordination amid worries about North Korea’s nuclear program ...
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The Dire State of Women’s Rights in North Korea: While the country espouses an official commitment to gender equality, the reality for women is one of ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-dire-state-of-womens-rights-in-north-korea/
Kenji Suzuki, Former NHK Announcer, Dies at 95
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/obituaries/20240403-178360/
Author Who Defected From North Korea Wins Defamation Lawsuit: Jang Jin-sung, known for his memoir “Dear Leader,” was accused of rape by a fellow North Korean ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/world/asia/north-korea-jang-jin-sung-defamation.html
China Reaches out to Russia, North Korea as US Cements Trilateral Partnership With Japan, Philippines
thediplomat.com/2024/04/china-reaches-out-to-russia-north-korea-as-us-cements-trilateral-partnership-with-japan-philippines/
Exclusive: Lockheed wins US missile defense contract worth $17 bln, sources say
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lockheed-wins-us-missile-defense-contract-worth-17-bln-sources-say-2024-04-15/
China Sends Highest Ranking Official to Pyongyang in Five Years: China is sending its highest-level delegation to North Korea in nearly five years for a trip ...
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Abductee families keep Japan and North Korea apart: It is an amazing story: A person who probably does not exist has been holding an entire nation, North Korea ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/abductee-families-keep-japan-and-north-korea-apart/
Suntory taps hydrogen for cleaner whisky production: Japanese beverage maker Suntory Holdings says it will start using clean energy to make whisky as part of an ...
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Russia's 'petal' land mines devastating Ukraine: Russian forces are spreading surface land mines by the thousands in Ukraine's east. The plastic weapons' petal ...
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Opinion | Trump’s ‘Love’ Affair With Kim Looms Over U.S.-Japan Summit: Biden and Kishida should use this week’s meetings to lock in security accords a successor ...
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How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?: Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-likely-is-a-japan-north-korea-summit/
Bullet train link raises hopes for Fukui's economy: An extension to Japan's bullet train network is laying the groundwork for a surge in tourism in one of the ...
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China seen as security threat by over 90% of Japanese, new survey shows: More than nine in every 10 Japanese now feel the nation’s security is threatened by
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Recovery market in Kaga offers work for quake evacuees: In Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an event is providing crucial support for evacuees impacted by the ...
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Pyongyang fumes over UN Human Rights Council's adoption of resolution on N. Korea
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/103_372204.html
US envoy to the UN vows support for families of Japanese who were abducted and taken to North Korea
apnews.com/article/japan-us-envoy-north-korea-abducted-42f17a71dbebffc07d81d12d3eb10088
'Oppenheimer' draws praise, criticism in Japan: The award-winning Hollywood film about atomic bomb scientist Robert Oppenheimer is drawing mixed reactions in ...
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#01 Landscapes - Framing Everyday Moments | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: Mt. Fuji Among the Clouds (Shizuoka), Seto Inland Sea Scenes (Okayama), Where Heaven and Earth Meet ...
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Russia economy: Reliance on China and 'rogue states' up amid sanctions: Sanctions are working as Moscow is relying on North Korea, Iran, and China to stay afloat ...
businessinsider.com/russia-economy-outlook-sanctions-west-oil-war-weapons-rogue-states-2024-4
Japan, U.S., Philippines to form joint cyberdefense network: TOKYO -- Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines will set up a joint cyberdefense framework ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-U.S.-Philippines-to-form-joint-cyberdefense-network
What's behind China's 'gray-zone' strategy that threatens the Philippines?: The Philippines is set to ramp up security cooperation with the United States, Japan ...
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Sudan grapples with humanitarian crisis after year of fighting: A year of conflict in Sudan has left thousands dead and forced millions to flee their homes ...
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A tsunami warning has been issued for the coastal areas of southwestern Japan's Miyakojima-Yaeyama regions and the main island of Okinawa.. ... Show more
Live Streaming | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News: Check NHK's live cameras from Okinawa Prefecture where Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami ...
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Heike Monogatari (The Tale of the Heike) - Story Land in Classical Japanese | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Japan modifies naval vessel to accommodate fighter jets: The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's largest destroyer has been altered so that F-35B stealth ...
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A Late-Night Sighting, and a Single Hair, Rekindle Hopes That an Extinct Tiger Lives On
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South Korea considers accepting more foreign workers: South Korea is grappling with an ultralow birthrate and declining population, prompting the government to ...
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Mino Washi Makers - JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE / Co-production between NHK, Gedeon Programmes, ZDF Arte, and Voyage | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Two Faces of Mount Fuji - Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of ...
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Japan handed 3-0 win after North Korea called off World Cup qualifier: With 12 points after four games, Japan has now qualified for the third round of World Cup ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/31/soccer/north-korea-forefeit-japan-match/
Taiwan's earthquake resilience tested by time: Taiwan's earthquake preparedness comes from decades of regulation and work in building structural resilience ...
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Sakura trees inspire a sweet delicacy in Fukushima: In the aftermath of the 2011 accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, the 16,000 residents of nearby ...
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N. Korea's Kim sends educational aid to pro-Pyongyang Koreans in Japan: KCNA
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Rika's TOKYO CUISINE: Rolled Pork Roast with Shiso - Dining with the Chef | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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N. Korea's health minister heads for Russia: KCNA : North Korea's health minister left for Russia to bolster cooperation in the fields of science and ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/103_372630.html
Chinese scientists question ‘flaw’ in Nasa’s hypersonic aerodynamics software: A research team in China says it has discovered a potentially fatal flaw in Nasa’s ...
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3258190/chinese-scientists-question-flaw-nasas-hypersonic-aerodynamics-software
Massive Ohtani Shohei mural unveiled: A giant mural of baseball superstar Ohtani Shohei has been unveiled in the Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles.
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Final whistle for 'Captain Tsubasa' manga series | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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Chinese art troupe visiting N. Korea for performance in key year : A Chinese art troupe has been visiting North Korea to participate in an event celebrating the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/103_372431.html
Episode 1: Football 5-a-side - Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Taiwan quake leaves one dead, at least 50 injured: A powerful earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan at around 7:58 a.m. on Wednesday morning ...
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