N Korea at crossroads
South Korea picks hard-liner as new North Korea point man
Selection is latest phase of Seoul's increasing emphasis on human rights
Opinion
The growing danger posed by North Korea cannot be ignored
Continued buildup will prompt other countries to pursue nuclear weapons
Ukraine war
Wagner uprising unnerves Russia's partners across Asia
Some leaders left to parse how to prevent challenges to their own power
N Korea at crossroads
Yoon renews efforts to address dire North Korean human rights
French president signals support for push by South's leader
N Korea at crossroads
South Korea claims North created fake Naver site to steal info
Spy agency warns of growing cyber threat posed by Pyongyang
Defense
China and South Korea race to recover North Korean satellite debris
Sunken remains seen shedding light on Pyongyang's technological advancements
Interview
Solving North Korea abductions is 'race against time': Japan ex-PM Suga
Tokyo and Seoul should work together under 'unwavering' Yoon, former leader says
International relations
Kishida seeks talks with Kim Jong Un, eying China border reopening
Japan PM again floats idea of discussing abductions with North Korean leader
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea gets half its foreign currency from cyber theft: U.S. official
Washington seeks clampdown on funding from hacking and tech work abroad
Indo-Pacific
No U.S.-China talks risks 'devastating' outcomes: Australian PM
Albanese calls for dialogue between the two powers in Shangri-La keynote address
Defense
South Korea conducts drills on border islands near North Korea
Military steps up range of joint exercises as tensions escalate
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea seizes on global rifts to further military ambitions
Failed satellite launch can still contribute to fast-advancing missile program
Defense
North Korea goes back to drawing board after failed rocket launch
Latest setback unlikely to deter Pyongyang's plans for military clout
Opinion
Washington Declaration isn't slowing North Korea's nuclear program
U.S. must accept that 'all or nothing' approach to Pyongyang has failed
Defense
Seoul's 'mistaken' North Korea alert highlights safety dilemma
Morning confusion prompts criticism; mayor says 'excessive' action better than none
Defense
North Korea fails to launch satellite: state media
Attempt comes as Japan, U.S. and South Korea align defenses
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea spy satellite launch poses entirely new threat
Pyongyang turns to reconnaissance, no longer a pretext for missile tests
N Korea at crossroads
From wigs to seafood, North Korea scrambles for China trade
Exports return to pre-COVID levels, but new flare-up in Chinese infections poses risk
Cryptocurrencies
North Korean crypto thefts target Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong
Study finds Japan's $721m loss accounts for 30% of global total since 2017
Comment
Why nuclear arms debate in South Korea cannot be underestimated
U.S. allies must think outside the box to counter new threats from North Korea
International relations
U.S.-South Korea pact risks a more aggressive North Korea
Pyongyang has lashed out at deal to deploy U.S. strategic assets to East Asia
Defense
U.S. considers landing bombers in South Korea: Air Force general
Wilsbach eyes trilateral drills with Seoul, Tokyo to address Pyongyang provocations
International relations
In Biden summit, Yoon to seek chip breaks, support on North Korea
President also under pressure to get answers regarding alleged U.S. spying
Interview
U.S. 'hopeful' on dialogue restart with North Korea: special rep
Sung Kim also says expanded drills with Indonesia 'good for regional stability'
The Nikkei View
Stronger international cooperation needed to halt North Korea's recklessness
Japan must improve public safety in face of repeated missile launches