Japan beats South Korea 4-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia

Japan’s Riko Ueki, right, heads the ball during the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) Japan’s Maika Hamano reacts,
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ANOTHER WAR COMING? North Korea Missile Launch Sparks Japan Emergency Alert | Region On EDGE

North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, triggering emergency alerts across Japan. Sirens blared and authorities swiftly activated national defence protocols, urging citizens to remain vigilant and follow official updates.
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Trump faults Japan, South Korea and Australia for not helping in war against Iran

President Donald Trump criticized three key U.S. allies in the Pacific for not assisting in the war he launched against Iran in February.
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Japan and South Korea’s Energy Hedge

For Japan and South Korea, strategic bilateral cooperation has become essential to individual energy security.

In Japan and South Korea, Macron advocates for a 'third way'

The French president called for the creation of a 'coalition of independents' committed to a 'third way' set apart from both China and the United States. His counterparts, who value their ties with Washington,
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Japan knocks off Korea

Shohei Ohtani and Japan knocked off Korea 8-6 today in pool play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Ohtani homered for the second straight game as the Japan team hit four home runs, including two by Seiya Suzuki. Korea led 3-0 after the top of the first ...

Japanese tourist departs Korea after arrest for assaulting taxi driver

A Japanese tourist suspected of assaulting a taxi driver left South Korea a day after his arrest, raising the possibility the case could stall, police said Wedn
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Japan climbs to 13th in World Cup rankings, outpaces South Korea

The national soccer team led by coach Hong Myung-bo suffered a crushing 0-4 defeat to Ivory Coast in the final March dress rehearsal ahead of the June CONCACAF World Cup, then also bowed 0-1 to Austria. Korea will enter the CONCACAF World Cup without having properly completed its tactics.
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Testing the Japan-South Korea-US Techno-Alliance

Guided by geopolitical realities, the framework is recalibrating into a highly practical alliance centered on advanced technology and economic security.

Mideast conflict splits power markets; Japan, Korea most exposed

The markets most exposed to this cost escalation would face substantial increases, such as Italy with US$22.4/MWh (an 80% increase), Japan with US$17.0/MWh (a 41% increase), South Korea with US$14.4/MWh (a 74% increase), and the UK with US$14.3/MWh (a 27% increase).