The threat from North Korea increases after each successful test, therefore South Korea, Japan, and the United States practice missile defense

Two American warships, a South Korean destroyer, and two Japanese destroyers participated in missile defense exercises amidst heightened tensions in the region. North Korea conducted the drill only a few hours after firing a missile over Japan. Multiple missiles have been fired by Pyongyang in re...

DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE IN JAPAN OVER ACUIRING STRIKE CAPABILTY VESSELS

Highlights –

• Discussions continue in Japan over acquiring strike capability vessels.
• No deadline for decision on the above matter has yet been decided.
• The Cabinet Office is yet to approve a plan a next week over building of two new n...

JAPAN CONSIDERS USING LARGE SHIP AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO AEGIS ASHORE MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM

Highlights –

• Japan considers using large ship as an alternative to Aegis Ashore missile defense system.
• Defense Ministry may use a 9,000-ton ship for the same.
• The decision will be made around the year's end.
• The land-...

Chinese Missile Defense Fears Impact S.Korean Stocks

SEOUL–South Korean stocks fell sharply on Friday after media reported that China had instructed tour operators in Beijing to stop selling trips to the world in alleged retribution for installation outside Seoul of a U.S. missile defense system.

Cosmetics suppliers, supermarkets, c...