Pyongyang has carried out frequent missile tests in violation of United Nations Security Council sanctions and continues to build out its nuclear weapons program. The Kim Jong Un regime insists both are necessary for self-defense, citing "provocations" by the U.S. and its allies.

The remarks came after The Wall Street Journal reported that the White House is considering pulling out roughly 4,500 troops and relocating them.

Korea and Japan will launch dedicated immigration lanes for each other’s citizens at key airports starting early next month, the Nikkei reported Thursday.

The Bank of Korea's monetary policy decision and Tokyo inflation data are the main events. Markets also await the latest industrial profits data from China

The one-month trial program in June will be available to passport holders from either country who have visited the other at least once within the previous year.

A Korean Buddhist statue from the 14th century that was stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago has been returned following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership.

Japan spoke with Washington following Trump’s imposed auto tariffs before South Korea did, but South Korea appears to have a clearer path to a U.S. deal.

HOUSTON, Texas -- The U.S. and Canada are moving to install next-generation nuclear reactors to meet demand from a growing number of energy-hungry data centers, attracting interest and investment from companies in Japan and South Korea.

Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple more than 12 years ago returned home on Monday following years-long legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership.