Professor Lew Seok-choon is facing charges of defaming former comfort women during a classroom debate, but the prosecution has failed to provide evidence.
G7 Hiroshima Summit leaders must face current regional security realities and discuss nuclear deterrence, not just the laudable goal of ending nuclear weapons.
British PM Sunak said that President Zelenskyy's in-person G7 Hiroshima Summit visit sent "a powerful message about the unity and determination of members."
Catch day two's highlights and surprises at the G7 Hiroshima Summit as the leaders' communique is released early amid focus on the Global South and Ukraine.
Leaders attending the G7 Hiroshima summit say, "our support for Ukraine will not waver" during an early meeting hosted by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Many hope that the Fukushima treated water inspection team's work will lead to the lifting of South Korea's continuing import ban on Japanese marine products.
Despite the growing nuclear threat and waning US influence, Japan stays committed to its three non-nuclear principles while South Korea's stance is proactive.
Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs Noriyuki Shikata shares insights on Japan's priorities for global economy and security at the G7 Hiroshima Summit.
Russia's attack on Ukraine has emboldened Kim Jong Un and destabilized Northeast Asia's security environment, realize the leaders of both Japan and South Korea.
Experts and former miners have found discrepancies in alleged footage of Gunkanjima, used by some South Korean media to back wartime forced labor claims.
Kishida and Yoon recognized at the Japan-South Korea summit that they should work together, given the region's deteriorating security environment.
In the face of an increasingly perilous security climate, PM Kishida must discuss concrete deterrence measures and formulate a much-needed nuclear strategy.