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Japan's hard-won status as peace promoter tested 80 yrs after WWII

Japan's role as a peace promoter faces increasing challenges in a conflict-prone world, even as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ...

Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war — the first time a Japanese leader has used the word in an ...
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South Korea’s Lee pledges to restore military pact with North Korea

South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae-myung, said Friday he plans to revive a 2018 military agreement with North Korea ...
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80 Years after End of WWII / Taking the Lead in Restoring Peace / Japan’s Ability to Chart Diplomatic Vision is Tested

Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Friday marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The national memorial service for the war dead is set to be held in Tokyo. It is hoped that ...
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South Korean president Lee pledges respect for North Korea’s political system

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed Friday to "respect" North Korea's political system and build "military trust", a ...

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor's surrender speech

Japan on Friday is marking the surrender announcement by then-Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago at the end of World War II ...