N. Korea fires suspected ICBM, Seoul and Tokyo say

South Korea's National Security Council met Friday to discuss the presumed ICBM launch, the presidential office said. Tokyo also confirmed the launch, with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saying ... ( read original story ...)

North Korea ICBM had range to hit US mainland – Japan

North Korea has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with sufficient range to hit the US mainland, Japan's defence minister says. The missile landed in the sea roughly 210km (130 miles) west of Hokkaido. The US has condemned the launch ... ( read original story ...)

China, Japan Leaders Open Door to Mend Ties in First Meeting

“Today’s meeting was a good start to a dialogue toward a constructive and stable Japan-China relationship,” Kishida told reporters after talks he said lasted about 45 minutes. The meeting was among steps to thaw the diplomatic chill between China and ... ( read original story ...)