NHK has learned that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reiterated Japan's position on the wartime labor issue in a brief dialogue he had with his South Korean counterpart at an ASEAN summit in Thailand.
The chairperson's statement of the ASEAN summit has noted some concerns over the South China Sea, where Beijing has increased its presence.
Donations have been collected at an event in the United States to help rebuild Shuri Castle in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture.
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Key words : learned Abe
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NHK has learned that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reiterated Japan's position on the wartime labor issue in a brief dialogue he had with his South Korean counterpart at an ASEAN summit in Thailand.
Abe met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday and reiterated that any rights to compensation claims by those who say they were forced to work for Japanese firms during World War Two was settled in an agreement the countries signed when they normalized ties in 1965.
He also noted the importance of bilateral ties. The two leaders agreed to continue communications through diplomatic channels.
Abe and Moon met behind closed doors for about ten minutes, accompanied only by their interpreters.
At the beginning of their talks, Abe expressed condolences for the passing of Moon's mother last week. He also thanked Moon for South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon's attendance at Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony in Tokyo last month.
Moon thanked Abe for his condolences and expressed congratulations over Emperor Naruhito's accession.
Abe told Moon that Japan's ties with South Korea are important, and that coordination between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington is also crucial in addressing North Korea.
Moon replied that he also believes promoting cooperation between Japan and South Korea is of utmost importance. He said strong relations are needed to address various issues, including North Korea and the global economy.
Key words : Abe and chinese
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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang say they will work together to ensure the success of the Chinese president's upcoming visit to Japan.
The pair met on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Thailand on Monday.
At the beginning of the talks, Abe expressed resolve to make Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit as state guest a significant event.
He said both countries bear responsibility to ensure peace and stability in the region and the rest of the world. He added he has hopes that bilateral ties will develop further. Xi's visit is planned to take place during the first half of next year.
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Key words : Abe urged
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has urged the leaders of the ASEAN nations, plus China and South Korea, to support the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula through a process initiated by Washington and Pyongyang.
He also called for efforts to keep North Korea from evading UN sanctions.
Abe raised the issue at a summit in Thailand on Monday.
He opened his speech by welcoming the readiness of the ASEAN bloc to play an active role in avoiding regional conflicts based on international law.
He said Japan will help boost the connection between the bloc and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
North Korea has repeatedly launched missiles since May. In early October, it fired what appeared to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile.
Abe accused Pyongyang of clearly violating UN resolutions. He called for a united international community to back up the denuclearization process.
He also expressed the need to fully implement UN Security Council sanctions resolutions against the country, partially by tackling illegal ship-to-ship transfers of goods involving North Korean vessels.
He said he is determined to hold direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un without preconditions.
He also called for support to resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea as soon as possible.
Key words : chairperson noted
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The chairperson's statement of the ASEAN summit has noted some concerns over the South China Sea, where Beijing has increased its presence. But in what appeared to be a compromise, it also welcomed progress in drafting a Code of Conduct for the disputed waters.
Leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations released the statement on Sunday.
The document says the leaders took note of some concerns regarding land reclamation and other related activities in the South China Sea.
It says, "We reaffirmed the need to enhance mutual trust and confidence, exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoid actions that may further complicate the situation."
The statement did not directly mention recent events that raised tensions. But instead "warmly welcomed the continued improvement" regarding ongoing discussions on Code of Conduct.
The twice-yearly summit came amid flaring tensions between Vietnam and Beijing over maritime disputes. The Philippines has also insisted that the maritime controversy must be solved in accordance with international law as soon as possible.
Key words : Asean agreed to set up a team
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Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, have agreed to set up a team to support Rohingya Muslims who fled Myanmar to neighboring Bangladesh.
More than 700,000 members of the minority group have fled Myanmar's Rakhine State since 2017, to escape military crackdowns on insurgents.
The chairperson's statement released after the weekend summit pledged to set up a support team in the ASEAN secretariat.
Following the ASEAN-UN summit, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the United Nations will support the current mechanism and the engagement between ASEAN and Myanmar.
He went on to say it remains "Myanmar's responsibility to address the root causes" and ensure "dignified and sustainable repatriation of refugees" according to international norms.
Key words : donations have been
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Donations have been collected at an event in the United States to help rebuild Shuri Castle in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture. The castle was destroyed by fire last week.
A group of people with links to Okinawa held an exchange event in North Carolina on Sunday. About 200 people, including immigrants from Okinawa and their families, took part.
Okinawa Prefectural Government Washington DC Office chief Osamu Unten said Okinawans were shocked by the destruction of Shuri Castle, adding they should overcome their grief and restore the beautiful castle.
Participants made donations and enjoyed Okinawan food and dancing.
T-shirts featuring an image of Shuri Castle were also on sale.
One woman from Okinawa said she was brought to tears by the fire. She said she hopes the castle will be restored soon so her children and grandchildren will be able to see it.
The leader of the community group, Toshie Cerveny, said members agreed to send donations to Okinawa. She said they will stand together to support efforts to rebuild Shuri Castle from scratch.
Key words : Iran supreme
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Iran's supreme leader has again ruled out talks with the United States on the eve of the anniversary of the seizure of its embassy 40 years ago.
On November 4 1979, shortly after the toppling of the US-backed Shah of Iran, students occupied the US embassy in Tehran, demanding the overthrown ruler be handed over. It took 444 days to end the crisis, and the US broke off the diplomatic ties.
The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the students on Sunday to mark the anniversary.
He accused the US of not having changed in the four decades since, and continuing "the same aggressive, vicious behavior."
Khamenei ruled out any talks with the US, saying "those who believe that negotiations with the enemy will solve our problem are 100 percent wrong", adding, "one way to block America's infiltration is to ban any talks."
Tensions have escalated again between Tehran and Washington since US President Donald Trump withdrew from the Iran Nuclear deal and imposed unilateral sanctions.
Key words : Saudi
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Saudi Arabia's state-run oil company says it has begun the process of listing its shares on the domestic bourse for what could be the world's largest initial public offering.
Saudi Aramco officials made the announcement at a news conference on Sunday in the eastern city of Dhahran.
The officials did not disclose the percentage of shares to be sold or the offer price. But the oil giant is expected to complete the listing process next month.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is pushing ahead with economic reforms to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil revenue.
The IPO is aimed at raising money from domestic and international investors for the reforms. But Aramco says it has not decided whether to list its shares on foreign stock exchanges.
Oil facilities in Saudi Arabia were attacked in September, reminding investors of the potential for instability in the Gulf region.
Market watchers say risk awareness is spreading and crude oil prices are sluggish due to the global economic slowdown. They say the Saudi Arabian government may have decided to list the company on the domestic bourse first to avoid a severe evaluation by foreign stock markets in the current situation.
Key words : researchers in Japan
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Researchers in Japan found that about 10 percent of junior high school students may be suffering from a severe type of near-sightedness known as high myopia.
A Keio University team surveyed the eyesight of 1,416 children attending elementary and junior high schools in Tokyo.
The researchers found that 76.5 percent of elementary and 94.9 percent of junior high school students are near-sighted.
Of the junior high school students, at least 9.9 percent suffer from high myopia and cannot clearly see things more than 17 centimeters away.
High myopia is said to be associated with a high risk of retinal detachment and diseases that can lead to a loss of eyesight.
The researchers say the number of cases of near-sightedness is increasing as fewer children participate in outdoor activities.
Experts estimate that 4.8 billion people may suffer from near-sightedness by 2050, and 940 million may have high myopia.
The World Health Organization has expressed concern about the projections.
Professor Kazuo Tsubota who led the research team, says this is a pressing issue the nation should address.
Key words : Yamanote
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The operator of Tokyo's Yamanote Line is changing its electronic platform displays in a bid to simplify the information it provides commuters.
The signs will show how long it is for the next train to arrive, instead of the departure time.
The Yamanote Line is a circular train line that connects Tokyo's key districts.
The change is partly aimed at foreigners, ahead of next year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
It follows international examples, including in China and the United States, where platform displays show how far away the next train is in minutes.
The new system applies between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Departure times will continue to be shown in early morning and late night hours, when fewer trains run.
Information displays at Ueno and Akihabara stations were modified last week.
One woman in her 60s from the US said it was easier to follow as she didn't have to check the clock.
East Japan Railway Company, or JR East, plans to alter displays at all stations on the Yamanote Line by July next year.
The operator says it will study user response before making changes on other lines.
Key words : South Africa has won
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South Africa has won the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The team beat England 32 to 12 to claim its third title.
South Africa is the second country after New Zealand to win 3 World Cup titles.
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