Alastair Gale

TOKYO — The potential impeachment of South Korea's president after an aborted attempt to impose martial law may complicate U.S. efforts to increase

TOKYO — The potential impeachment of South Korea's president after an aborted attempt to impose martial law may complicate U.S. efforts to increase

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed concern about political upheaval in South Korea undermining progress in bilateral relations.

Kishida, who left office in September, formed a warm relationship with Yoon over frequent meetings, sometimes in casual settings over drinks. Ties between the nations became as close as they have been in recent decades, leading to a range of cooperation, including the creation of a system to directly share real-time information about North Korean missile launches.

Tokyo needs to prepare for the tariffs U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged against China, Canada and Mexico and adjust supply chains to

(Bloomberg) -- President-elect Donald Trump announced George Glass as ambassador to Japan, a key post with an ally as the administration looks to toughen its stance against China.

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced George Glass as ambassador to Japan, a key post with an ally as the administration looks to toughen its stance against China.

Japan is getting its pitch across to US President-elect Donald Trump for continued strong relations, even as its unpopular prime minister stays home to deal with an unstable political situation.

China and Japan agreed that Beijing’s top diplomat should visit in 2025, adding to the signs the two nations are repairing ties that have been strained in recent years.

China and Japan agreed that Beijing's top diplomat should visit in 2025, adding to the signs the two nations are repairing ties that have been strained in recent years.