Taro Kono
Global concern, as North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
North Korea has launched another missile over Japan, a day after it threatened to “sink” the country and turn the US “into ashes and darkness”.
Japanese FM says More Pressure Should be Put on North Korea
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said stronger pressure would be needed on North Korea after its latest missile launch, which flew over Japanese territory early on Tuesday, Reuters reports.
U.S., Japan Agree to Boost Defenses Against North Korea
After a day of high-level meetings, U.S. and Japanese officials said they had agreed to boost defenses against North Korea's growing military threat, according to Los Angelis Times
Japan will "augment its defense capabilities" while Washington "remains committed to deploying its most advanced capabilities to Japan," the State Department said.
Japan's prime minister reshuffles Cabinet as support dips
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffled his Cabinet on Aug. 3, opting for seasoned party veterans to help restore his battered popularity.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, who retained his post, announced the new lineup.