From 1955 to 1964, Japanese-North Korean economic relations underwent gradual expansion, partly because Pyongyang sought to prevent a Japanese-South Korean rapprochement by adopting a cooperative attitude toward Tokyo, and partly because North Korea tried to reduce its economic dependence on the Soviet Union.

Sep 12, 2024 · North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast towards the Sea of Japan Thursday morning local time. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida quickly said Tokyo has...

Oct 31, 2024 · TOKYO - North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Thursday that marked the longest-ever flight time for one of the country's missiles, triggering condemnation from Japan, South Korea and the United States.

Dec 20, 2022 · North Korea is threatening to take "a resolute and decisive military step” against Japan while it slammed Tokyo’s adoption of a national security strategy as an attempt to turn the country into an aggressive military power.

Oct 3, 2022 · Tuesday’s launch of an intermediate range ballistic missile flew about 2,800 miles, the longest distance ever traveled by a North Korean weapon, according to officials in Tokyo and Seoul.

Jan 16, 2025 · Japan on Thursday formally inaugurated an independent mission to the NATO military alliance as Tokyo and NATO seek to bolster cooperation amid escalating tension from Russia, China and North Korea.

Nov 6, 2023 · Tokyo residents dashed for cover inside a train station on Monday as part of the first missile evacuation drill in the capital for years as Japan frets over the growing threat from nearby North...

Apr 13, 2023 · A missile launch by North Korea sparked confusion in northern Japan, where an evacuation order was issued and then retracted within 30 minutes.

Oct 5, 2022 · North Korea fired a ballistic missile without warning over Japan on Tuesday for the first time in five years, a highly provocative and reckless act that marks a significant escalation in its...

Mar 26, 2024 · TOKYO – North Korea has been tempting Japan with the prospect of a visit to Pyongyang by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the first leaders’ summit in 20 years – but with a massive catch.