Spring in modern Japan is about new beginnings, but ancient festivals reveal that sakura was a sign so ominous it...
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South Korea must adhere to its agreements or lose international trust. It must recognize those parties out to destroy the foundations of Japan-Korea relations.
Unbeaten Naoya Inoue demonstrated his superior boxing skills in his title fight against Marlon Tapales, utilizing a potent combination of speed and power.
South Korea nominated Cho Tae-yul as foreign minister. He is a shrewd politician like Yoko Kamikawa and China wants to keep them from forging a strong...
Durable international ties depend on shared values and material interests, and for democracies, the foundation of such is ultimately individual liberty.