North Korea warned Friday that it would exercise its right to self-defense "more intensively" as it condemned recent joint air drills among South Korea, the United States and Japan.

As Donald Trump kicks off his second term in office Monday, Seoul is paying close attention to how U.S.-China strategic competition — a key variable in setting the coordinates for Korean diplomacy — will unfold.

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya, his counterpart Cho Tae Yul reaffirm importance of advancing ties amid deepening political uncertainty triggered by impeached President Yoon's short-lived martial law

North Korea condemned on Friday joint military drills between South Korea, Japan and the United States held this week, threatening to respond by exercising its right to self-defense "more intensively".

Guwahati: Eyeing investments from abroad by showcasing Assam as the gateway to South East Asia, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma embarked on a five-.

The talks on bilateral and trilateral cooperation also came just a week before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is due to take office.

Authorities will put the French overseas territory of Mayotte on red alert late on Saturday, Overseas Minister Manuel Valls said, as a tropical storm nears the Indian Ocean archipelago that was devastated by a cyclone last month.

SEOUL: Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials on Monday (Jan 13) as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

Japan and South Korea remain popular travel destinations for Filipinos for several reasons, including their modern attractions, cultural appeal, and easy

"We agreed to team up to ensure the successful hosting this year of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju (Gyeongsangbuk-do Province) and the World Expo in Osaka (Japan)." "The importance of bilateral relations between Korea and Japan remains unchanged,

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma embarked on a trip to South Korea and Japan on Sunday to invite prospective investors and entrepreneurs for the Advantage Assam Summit 2.0, a business conclave to be hosted by the state government here next month.

Cho said he and Iwaya had agreed on "the necessity of continued close coordination among Korea, Japan, and the United States to counter the North Korean nuclear threat". Tokyo and Seoul's bilitaral ties would also continue to be developed "under any ...