Japan, Trump and South Korea
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President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is levying tariffs against South Korea and Japan beginning in August. Trump
The president has already threatened an additional 10% tariff on goods from countries aligning themselves with a bloc of nations that includes China and Russia.
Washington's curbs on Chinese shipping give Tokyo and Seoul a chance to revive their sectors - but analysts warn challenges remain As the United States vows to curb China's dominance in shipbuilding - despite its domestic capacity being nearly nonexistent - South Korea and Japan are looking to benefit from the rivalry and reclaim their competitive edge.
A special event for idol fans opened on July 2 at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Fans call this "oshikatsu" -- activities to show love ・・・
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) rejected on Monday a call for review of wartime-linked industrial sites of Japan. South Korea had moved a proposal to review implementation of Tokyo's pledged measures regarding the sites, where Japan employed forced labor until World War II which ended in 1945.