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President Joe Biden listens during a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

US, Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat

President Joe Biden said the three-way partnership is “even more important than it’s ever been” when North Korea is stepping up its provocations.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a speech on the Maritime Self Defense Force's helicopter carrier JS Izumo during an international fleet review in Sagami Bay, southwest of Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2022.

Japan, US hold joint drills amid China, North Korea concerns

The biennial “Keen Sword” drills kicked off Thursday at Tsuiki Air Base in southwestern Japan and will run through Nov. 19.

3 weeks ago

North Korea keeps up missile barrage with suspected ICBM

North Korea continued its barrage of weapons tests on Thursday, firing at least three missiles including a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile.

4 weeks ago

US uses farmers markets to foster ties at bases in Japan

Fostering good relations with host communities is especially important in Okinawa due to its heavy U.S. military presence and related historical issues.

4 weeks ago

USS Rushmore has a roach problem

Sailors aboard told Navy Times they feel the command is downplaying the problem. Navy officials say their hands are tied while the ship is underway.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

7 weeks ago

Okinawa governor again sues Japan to halt building of Marine runway

The latest lawsuit is part of a winding legal battle to fight the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

By Irene Loewenson

7 weeks ago