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Tokyo and Washington will step up defence cooperation

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JAPAN/US

Kishida and Biden hailed a historic upgrade in defence ties and announced a record volume of around 70 agreements, spanning various sectors.

Seoul's missile defence plans will move forward

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SOUTH KOREA

SOUTH KOREA: Missile defence plans will move forward

Tokyo-Washington defence ties will deepen

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JAPAN/US

JAPAN/US: Defence ties will deepen

China’s defence spending will remain stable

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CHINA

Defence spending will account for 1.2% of GDP in 2024, having remained stable at around this figure for at least the past two decades. Nevertheless, outside estimates of China’s…

Japan will raise defence spending and cut deficits

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JAPAN

The budget is likely to be enacted by the end of the current fiscal year in March 2024. Rapidly increasing military spending reflects drastic changes in Tokyo’s defence policy. On…

North Korea may goad South Korea into limited conflict

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NORTH KOREA/SOUTH KOREA

Pyongyang claims to have tested a new nuclear-capable underwater drone -- Seoul is sceptical -- and North Korea’s foreign minister has visited Moscow. South Korean President Yoon…

East Asia’s security will become more complex

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EAST ASIA

EAST ASIA: Security will become more complex

Putin visit will strengthen Russia-North Korea ties

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RUSSIA/NORTH KOREA

RUSSIA/NORTH KOREA: Putin visit will strengthen ties

South Korea may seek nuclear weapons

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SOUTH KOREA

Yoon had controversially raised that prospect a year ago. Han Dong-hoo -- head of Yoon’s conservative ruling People Power Party (PPP), and a likely future presidential contender…

Seoul-Pyongyang space race will continue to ramp up

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SOUTH KOREA/NORTH KOREA

SOUTH KOREA/NORTH KOREA: Space race will ramp up