The US government has announced a new nuclear strategy to enhance deterrence capabilities.
Atomic bomb survivors in Japan have expressed anger and disappointment over the new US nuclear strategy.
North Korea reportedly earned nearly 200 million dollars last year from commodity exports banned in UN Security Council's sanction resolutions.
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Key words : US government announced
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The US government has announced a new nuclear strategy to enhance deterrence capabilities.
It marks a shift from the policy of former President Barack Obama, who advocated a world without nuclear weapons.
The administration of President Donald Trump on Friday released the Nuclear Posture Review, which lays out a medium to long-term nuclear strategy. The previous review was in 2010, when Obama was in power.
The new policy document says global threats are rapidly growing at a time when Russia and China are expanding their nuclear arsenals, and North Korea is pursuing nuclear development.
It notes that Russia does not rule out carrying out a limited nuclear attack.
The document says enhancing nuclear deterrence is needed to counter such threats. It calls for modernizing US nuclear arsenals and deploying submarine-launched ballistic missiles loaded with low-yield nuclear warheads.
It also calls for developing nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles. The Obama administration decided to retire this type of missiles.
It also says the US would only consider the employment of nuclear weapons in "extreme circumstances," a principle the Obama administration laid out. However, it does not rule out the possibility of using nuclear weapons in response to a conventional attack, saying a "no first use" policy is not justified.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Soofer said what is increasingly important now is deterrence as well as assurance to allied countries.
Some experts are voicing concern that low-yield weapons could lower the hurdle for the use of atomic weapons, reversing moves for nuclear disarmament.
It marks a shift from the policy of former President Barack Obama, who advocated a world without nuclear weapons.
The administration of President Donald Trump on Friday released the Nuclear Posture Review, which lays out a medium to long-term nuclear strategy. The previous review was in 2010, when Obama was in power.
The new policy document says global threats are rapidly growing at a time when Russia and China are expanding their nuclear arsenals, and North Korea is pursuing nuclear development.
It notes that Russia does not rule out carrying out a limited nuclear attack.
The document says enhancing nuclear deterrence is needed to counter such threats. It calls for modernizing US nuclear arsenals and deploying submarine-launched ballistic missiles loaded with low-yield nuclear warheads.
It also calls for developing nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles. The Obama administration decided to retire this type of missiles.
It also says the US would only consider the employment of nuclear weapons in "extreme circumstances," a principle the Obama administration laid out. However, it does not rule out the possibility of using nuclear weapons in response to a conventional attack, saying a "no first use" policy is not justified.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Soofer said what is increasingly important now is deterrence as well as assurance to allied countries.
Some experts are voicing concern that low-yield weapons could lower the hurdle for the use of atomic weapons, reversing moves for nuclear disarmament.
Key words : Kono announce
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Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has welcomed an announcement by the United States that it will modernize its nuclear arsenal as part of a new deterrence strategy.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Kono said the shift in policy comes as North Korea presses ahead with its nuclear and missile programs, and amid rapidly escalating tensions in the region.
He said the policy, which drops the previous US administration's commitment to "no first use" of nuclear weapons, outlines Washington's resolve to bolster its deterrence capability in support of allies such as Japan.
Kono said Japan also recognizes how tense the security situation has become. He noted that the new strategy refers to continued US involvement in efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons.
The foreign minister said Japan is in a position to make a leading contribution to this effort.
He said Tokyo plans to continue its close cooperation with Washington to promote a realistic and concrete nuclear disarmament, while dealing appropriately with the serious security threat.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Kono said the shift in policy comes as North Korea presses ahead with its nuclear and missile programs, and amid rapidly escalating tensions in the region.
He said the policy, which drops the previous US administration's commitment to "no first use" of nuclear weapons, outlines Washington's resolve to bolster its deterrence capability in support of allies such as Japan.
Kono said Japan also recognizes how tense the security situation has become. He noted that the new strategy refers to continued US involvement in efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons.
The foreign minister said Japan is in a position to make a leading contribution to this effort.
He said Tokyo plans to continue its close cooperation with Washington to promote a realistic and concrete nuclear disarmament, while dealing appropriately with the serious security threat.
Key words : atomic survivor
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Atomic bomb survivors in Japan have expressed anger and disappointment over the new US nuclear strategy.
Toshiyuki Mimaki is a survivor from Hiroshima and a member of Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A-and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations.
Mimaki said he feels outrage at the policy. He says if a president of a major power wants to increase and modernize nuclear capabilities, it means A-bomb survivors will never see a world without nuclear arms.
He said nuclear arms do not make the world safer and such weapons should never be used regardless of size.
Koichi Kawano heads the Nagasaki-based Hibakuren, a liaison council for A-bomb survivors at the prefecture's Peace Movement Center.
Kawano said the announcement poured cold water on the achievement last year of the adoption of a UN treaty to ban nuclear weapons.
He said the new US strategy, which aims to develop smaller nuclear arms, could lower the bar for the use of such weapons. He said this would raise the likelihood of nuclear war.
Noting the presence of US military bases in Japan, Kawano urged the Japanese government to make more diplomatic efforts to prevent war.
Toshiyuki Mimaki is a survivor from Hiroshima and a member of Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A-and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations.
Mimaki said he feels outrage at the policy. He says if a president of a major power wants to increase and modernize nuclear capabilities, it means A-bomb survivors will never see a world without nuclear arms.
He said nuclear arms do not make the world safer and such weapons should never be used regardless of size.
Koichi Kawano heads the Nagasaki-based Hibakuren, a liaison council for A-bomb survivors at the prefecture's Peace Movement Center.
Kawano said the announcement poured cold water on the achievement last year of the adoption of a UN treaty to ban nuclear weapons.
He said the new US strategy, which aims to develop smaller nuclear arms, could lower the bar for the use of such weapons. He said this would raise the likelihood of nuclear war.
Noting the presence of US military bases in Japan, Kawano urged the Japanese government to make more diplomatic efforts to prevent war.
Key words : north commodity export
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A UN panel of experts says North Korea earned nearly 200 million dollars last year from commodity exports banned by UN Security Council resolutions.
The Council banned North Korea from exporting coal in a resolution adopted last August.
But a report submitted to a UN sanctions committee says the North earned at least 196 million dollars through exports of coal to China, Russia, Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as through shipping minerals and products.
The report says the North used trans-shipment through third countries and fraudulent documentation to obscure the origin of the coal.
It also points to the possibility that refined petroleum products were secretly transferred from a ship under the Dominican flag to a North Korea-registered vessel on January 20th.
UN resolutions adopted in September and December restricted exports of petroleum products to North Korea.
The report also says North Korean diplomats are involved in arms exports and illicit financial transactions in countries where they reside.
It urges all countries involved to step up their monitoring of North Korea.
Security Council sources say the North's methods of avoiding sanctions have become increasingly sophisticated as the UN sanctions have tightened.
The Council banned North Korea from exporting coal in a resolution adopted last August.
But a report submitted to a UN sanctions committee says the North earned at least 196 million dollars through exports of coal to China, Russia, Malaysia and Vietnam, as well as through shipping minerals and products.
The report says the North used trans-shipment through third countries and fraudulent documentation to obscure the origin of the coal.
It also points to the possibility that refined petroleum products were secretly transferred from a ship under the Dominican flag to a North Korea-registered vessel on January 20th.
UN resolutions adopted in September and December restricted exports of petroleum products to North Korea.
The report also says North Korean diplomats are involved in arms exports and illicit financial transactions in countries where they reside.
It urges all countries involved to step up their monitoring of North Korea.
Security Council sources say the North's methods of avoiding sanctions have become increasingly sophisticated as the UN sanctions have tightened.
Key words : Abe asked safely
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked US President Donald Trump to ensure that operations of US military aircraft are conducted safely in Okinawa, southern Japan.
Abe made the request during telephone talks with Trump on Friday. Trump replied that he will have relevant people discuss the matter. A series of accidents involving American military helicopters have occurred in Okinawa Prefecture in recent months.
The leaders also agreed on the need to boost cooperation along with South Korea to increase pressure on North Korea.
Abe noted that the world should not be blinded by North Korea's "charm offensive" ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea.
The 2 leaders discussed the need for the international community to steadily implement UN Security Council sanctions resolutions against North Korea.
They also spoke on the issue of cargo transfers at sea between North Korean-registered ships and vessels of other countries in violation of the resolutions.
Abe told Trump about his plan to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in before he attends the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Olympics next week.
Abe said he will explain to Moon about Japan's stance on its agreement with South Korea on the issue of those referred to as comfort women.
Meanwhile, the US and South Korean presidents also had telephone talks.
Trump wished Moon success during the Winter Olympic Games.
They discussed the importance of improving the human rights situation in North Korea and confirmed their commitment to work together on the matter.
Trump also reiterated his intention of addressing the trade imbalance between the 2 nations.
Abe made the request during telephone talks with Trump on Friday. Trump replied that he will have relevant people discuss the matter. A series of accidents involving American military helicopters have occurred in Okinawa Prefecture in recent months.
The leaders also agreed on the need to boost cooperation along with South Korea to increase pressure on North Korea.
Abe noted that the world should not be blinded by North Korea's "charm offensive" ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea.
The 2 leaders discussed the need for the international community to steadily implement UN Security Council sanctions resolutions against North Korea.
They also spoke on the issue of cargo transfers at sea between North Korean-registered ships and vessels of other countries in violation of the resolutions.
Abe told Trump about his plan to meet South Korean President Moon Jae-in before he attends the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Olympics next week.
Abe said he will explain to Moon about Japan's stance on its agreement with South Korea on the issue of those referred to as comfort women.
Meanwhile, the US and South Korean presidents also had telephone talks.
Trump wished Moon success during the Winter Olympic Games.
They discussed the importance of improving the human rights situation in North Korea and confirmed their commitment to work together on the matter.
Trump also reiterated his intention of addressing the trade imbalance between the 2 nations.
Key words : space successfully microsatellite
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Japan's space agency has successfully put a microsatellite into Earth's orbit that was carried onboard an experimental mini-rocket.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, launched the rocket, one of the smallest in the world, from the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at 2:03 PM on Saturday.
JAXA says the rocket later released the microsatellite into its designated orbit.
It was the second time JAXA has attempted to launch the rocket. The first attempt in January last year was aborted because of technical issues.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, launched the rocket, one of the smallest in the world, from the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, at 2:03 PM on Saturday.
JAXA says the rocket later released the microsatellite into its designated orbit.
It was the second time JAXA has attempted to launch the rocket. The first attempt in January last year was aborted because of technical issues.
Key words : programmer
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An 82-year-old Japanese software programmer has given a speech at the UN in New York on the merits of digital technology for senior citizens.
Masako Wakamiya on Friday described to members of the conference a game app for smartphones she developed for the elderly.
She called on people to encourage seniors as active members of society.
Wakamiya began to learn programming after she turned 80. She said she became interested in digital technology after joining a group of internet users about 20 years ago.
She said technology helps the elderly remain active, and enables them to have exchanges with their families and people of different generations and countries.
One participant said Wakamiya is proof that senior citizens are capable, and deserve better quality of life. Another said it's impressive to see what she has achieved, as women tend to lag in the use of technology.
The conference was hosted by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and Japan's permanent mission to the UN.
Wakamiya said later she is happy people seemed to understand her message.
Masako Wakamiya on Friday described to members of the conference a game app for smartphones she developed for the elderly.
She called on people to encourage seniors as active members of society.
Wakamiya began to learn programming after she turned 80. She said she became interested in digital technology after joining a group of internet users about 20 years ago.
She said technology helps the elderly remain active, and enables them to have exchanges with their families and people of different generations and countries.
One participant said Wakamiya is proof that senior citizens are capable, and deserve better quality of life. Another said it's impressive to see what she has achieved, as women tend to lag in the use of technology.
The conference was hosted by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, and Japan's permanent mission to the UN.
Wakamiya said later she is happy people seemed to understand her message.
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