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South Korea's Yoon survives impeachment after his party boycotts vote
Yoon's party claimed after the vote that it had blocked the impeachment to avoid "severe division and chaos."
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K-pop, carols and guillotines at South Korea impeachment protests
Former PM Kishida worried upheaval in Seoul may hurt ties
In South Korea's crisis playbook, currency stability is paramount
JAPAN
Japan eyes monitoring international communications for cyber defense
The move is part of a plan to develop active cyber defense, or preemptive action to prevent cyberattacks, according to sources.
BUSINESS
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Economy
CDP leader calls for gradual BOJ rate hikes
By
Leika Kihara
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Takahiko Wada
Yoshihiko Noda urged the central bank to keep a close eye on economic and overseas developments when raising rates.
JAPAN
Chugoku Electric restarts Shimane reactor for first time in 13 years
The long-delayed restart of the reactor, which was shut down in January 2012, boosts the number of Japan's operational reactors to 14.
LIFE
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Hangover cures are everywhere in Japan — but do they work?
By
Thu-Huong Ha
星空无限传媒 suspect remedies make up 20% of the world’s market for hangover cures, but their success lies more in marketing than science.
JAPAN
Tokyo government considering fund for housing support
The planned fund will provide necessary financial aid for private businesses to develop affordable housing.
Sister of ex-death row inmate Iwao Hakamata wins human rights award
The Tokyo Bar Association said it recognized Hideko Hakamata's decadeslong efforts to save her brother and her work to eradicate wrongful convictions.
LDP to hold meeting on social media use in election campaigns
Ishiba raised most funds among Japanese party leaders in 2023
Japan's top court finalizes order to erase feudal outcast area lists
Crown prince and crown princess mark Japan-Turkey diplomatic ties
BUSINESS
Fraudulent transport Insurance claims found at Nippon Express
The offices falsified data and documents related to insurance contracts and claimed insurance money for cargoes without insurance contracts.
Incoming ADB chief Kanda keeping eye on U.S. policy as Trump looms
By
Erica Yokoyama
and
Takashi Umekawa
His remarks come amid Trump's policy proposals that have already created uncertainty among investors and policymakers around the globe.
Trump's crypto team takes shape but questions remain over who will drive policy
By
Hannah Lang
and
Michelle Price
Ito-Yokado to reduce headcount of permanent employees by 1,000
JR East applies to raise fares by average of 7% in March 2026
Starbucks in Japan to ditch paper straws for plant-based biomass plastic in 2025
By
Jessica Speed
WORLD
Iran begins to evacuate military officials and personnel from Syria
By
Farnaz Fassihi
and
Ronen Bergman
Among those evacuated to neighboring Iraq and Lebanon were top commanders of Iran’s powerful Quds Force.
Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday, five years after fire
The 860-year old medieval cathedral has been meticulously restored, with a new spire and rib vaulting.
Yoon impeachment vote puts focus on South Korea’s generational gap
By
Hooyeon Kim
and
Sangmi Cha
Dozens arrested in overnight crackdown on Georgia pro-EU protests
By
Irakli METREVELI
Move to impeach South Korea's Yoon in limbo after ruling party walkout
Google introduces AI agent that aces 15-day weather forecasts
By
William J. Broad
Sports
German skaters Hase and Volodin defend Grand Prix Final gold
Former world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan took silver with 206.71.
Golden At-Bat could give MLB a new shine. Is it worth it?
By
Jayson Stark
Newcomer Kai Asakura aims to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310
NBA to return to China for first time since 2019 fallout
George Russell says Max Verstappen made threats in Qatar
Opinion
Plastics failure is a canary in the climate coal mine
David Fickling
This delay reflects the real-world obstacles these international negotiations face, as a single country can block progress.
South Korea's impeachment battle is democracy in action
By
Aziz Huq
Yoon’s incoherent, incompetent coup defies logic and reason
This is not France's 'Truss moment'
By Mohamed A. El-Erian
Capitalism is the unsung hero of South Korean democracy
By
Daniel Moss
ENVIRONMENT
Free green power in Sweden is crippling its wind industry
By
Lars Paulsson
The country has one of the greenest grids in the world. But even more is needed to electrify the rest of its economy.
Tokyo Gas eyes wind power projects in Southeast Asia
Scientists behind ‘net zero’ concept say nations are getting it wrong
By
Eric Roston
Barbados completes world's first debt swap for climate resilience
By
Virginia Furness
Glittering dreams: India's big push for solar power
By
Philippe Alfroy
CULTURE
2024 was the year Japanese TV found its prestige
By
Patrick St. Michel
The triumph of “Shogun” at the Emmys served as an exclamation point for an industry taking big swings and opening up to trans-Pacific partnerships.
Korean coup movie hits No. 1 on Netflix after martial law chaos
By
Sohee Kim
Miho Nakayama, known for 'Love Letter' and a decadeslong music career, dies at 54
By
Yukana Inoue
Beatles legend Paul McCartney stars in new U.K. coin collection
Vulnerable youth look for sense of belonging in ‘A Big Home’
By
Mark Schilling
LIFE
Hangover cures are everywhere in Japan — but do they work?
By
Thu-Huong Ha
星空无限传媒 suspect remedies make up 20% of the world’s market for hangover cures, but their success lies more in marketing than science.
Futaba pivots to 'hope tourism' to revive its fortunes
By
Mike Fu
Beyond beeps and boops: Video game music has grown up
By
Samantha Low
Japan's honorific language can be challenging for native speakers, too
By
Yaeko Kabe
It’s Japan versus China for 2024’s game of the year
By
Owen Ziegler
COMMUNITY
Seven strangers and an algorithm: Can this new dinner app help you make friends?
By
Phoebe Amoroso
An app called Timeleft hopes to combat big-city alienation through a simple meal with a diverse group of people.
President of L’Oreal Japan leverages innovation
By
Louise George Kittaka
Kumiko Shichijo: ‘Living abroad helped me appreciate Japanese etiquette’
By
Ansel Swindells
How a solo yoga teacher built a wellness community in the Japanese Alps
By
Samantha Mythen
Omar Nok: 'There are good people everywhere'
By
Ansel Swindells
OPINION
Aziz Huq
South Korea's impeachment battle is democracy in action
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment motion filed by the opposition Democratic Party, which accuses him of insurrectionary behavior.
Mohamed A. El-Erian
This is not France's 'Truss moment'
While the political instability and economic challenges are worrying, France is not facing a full-blown financial crisis.
Daniel Moss
Capitalism is the unsung hero of South Korean democracy
Capitalism, with its economic pressures and global integration, has been crucial in fostering democracy in South Korea.
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SUMO
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