Anthony Kuhn

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A corruption scandal has added a dark footnote to the Tokyo Olympics

Saturday, October 29, 2022

A corruption scandal has ensnared a powerful former Tokyo Olympics organizer, and the corporate sponsors accused of bribing him. It's a dark footnote to a controversial games held amid a pandemic.

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Members of the K-pop band BTS announce Korean military service

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Members of BTS say they will perform their mandatory military service. The move follows a debate in South Korea about whether pop stars should be allowed to defer service.

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North Korea confirms it simulated use of nukes to destroy enemies

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

State media in North Korea is reporting that its recent missile launches were a "simulation" of a nuclear attack on South Korea.

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North Korea fires a ballistic missile over Japan

Monday, October 03, 2022

North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Tuesday that flew over Japan for the first time in five years, the South Korean government said, triggering alerts across Japan.

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The return of tourism might not be enough to save Kyoto from its economic woes

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

As travel restrictions ease in Japan, the country's ancient former capital, Kyoto, is anticipating a return of tourists. But it may not be enough to save the city from its financial difficulties.

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How ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's funeral may impact Japan's current administration

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Japan held a rare state funeral for ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July. It could impact on the country's administration, as it grapples with political and economic challenges.

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Most Japanese opposed the state funeral for ex-Prime Minister Abe, polls show

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

A costly state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July, prompted protests in Japan.

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Japan holds a controversial state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe was honored at a rare and divisive state funeral Tuesday that deeply split public opinion and drew angry protests.

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Japan's treatment of Ukrainians contrasts with its prior refugee policy

Friday, September 23, 2022

Japan has taken in hundreds of Ukrainians fleeing Russia. Japan's embrace of the Ukrainians contrasts with the less than 1% of refugees from other nations that Tokyo has recently accepted.

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Survivors of a massacre in South Korea are still seeking an apology from the U.S.

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

More than 70 years ago a rebellion broke out in South Korea, which at the time was under American military rule. Tens of thousands were killed in the subsequent crackdown, now survivors seek answers.

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Japan is urging its youth to drink more alcohol

Thursday, August 25, 2022

A controversial new Japanese government campaign is urging young people to drink more alcohol to boost the economy. It comes as young Japanese people are turning away from drinking.

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Many question whether Seoul's promised reforms will stop basement apartment drownings

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

South Korea's capital, Seoul, had pledged to shut down unregulated basement apartments, where a number of people died in floods following the worst rains in 80 years.

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North Korean cold noodle master brings northern tastes to Seoul

Monday, August 15, 2022

Korean cold noodles, or naengmyeon, are a treat enjoyed in both Koreas. One North Korean restaurant owner is reaping the rewards of this fact after having launched a restaurant in Seoul.

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South Korea is dealing with the worst flooding in 80 years

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Torrential rains have left many people dead or missing in and around South Korea's capital. President Yoon Suk-yeol says they must prepare for more extreme weather resulting from climate change.

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On Japan's Yonaguni island, fears of being on the front line of a Taiwan conflict

Friday, August 05, 2022

Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands.

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Japan is strengthening defenses near its southwestern islands in case of conflict

Thursday, August 04, 2022

Japan's Westernost Island could become a target in a conflict between China and Taiwan. So Yonaguni Island has drawn up plans to evacuate residents, in case of an emergency.

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What 3 past Taiwan Strait crises can teach us about U.S.-China tensions today

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

Both the U.S. and China stepped up military activity in the region ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit. Here's what is different now from crises in the Taiwan Strait decades ago.

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Shinzo Abe's assassination spotlights Unification Church links to Japan's politics

Thursday, July 28, 2022

The assassination, allegedly motivated by a grudge Abe's suspected killer held against the Unification Church, has put the relationship between Japan and the church under a new spotlight.

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The alleged assassin of Shinzo Abe may have been driven by a grudge against 'Moonies'

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Japan's Unification Church is under the spotlight after the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Known as the "Moonies," the group was apparently the target of the alleged assassin's hatred.

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Japan mourns Shinzo Abe

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Japan's longest serving prime minister is being laid to rest in Tokyo today in a private family service. The country is still struggling to recover from the shock of his assassination.

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