North Korea has rejected the latest sanctions resolution adopted by the UN Security Council in response to last month's launch of what the country says was an intercontinental ballistic missile.
With Canada reluctant to finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact, Japan is considering to urge the remaining nations to move ahead without it.
The organizing committee of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in South Korea says more than 60 percent of the tickets have been sold.
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North Korea has rejected the latest sanctions resolution adopted by the UN Security Council in response to last month's launch of what the country says was an intercontinental ballistic missile.
The resolution calls for capping exports to the North of refined petroleum products at 500,000 barrels a year, a reduction of nearly 90 percent from the current 4.5 million barrels.
North Korea's Foreign Ministry released a statement through state-run media on Sunday.
The statement says North Korea views the resolution as an act of war that violates peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the region.
The ministry also stressed the country's stance of pushing forward with its nuclear and missile programs.
It said North Korea has developed nuclear weapons to end the hostile policies and nuclear threat posed by the United States.
It added that the weapons are a self-defensive deterrence and do not violate international law.
The statement criticized countries that supported the resolution, including China and Russia, saying that they should bear responsibility for the consequences.
It also said the North will further consolidate its nuclear deterrence for self-defense to establish a practical balance of force with the US and eradicate its nuclear threat.
The resolution calls for capping exports to the North of refined petroleum products at 500,000 barrels a year, a reduction of nearly 90 percent from the current 4.5 million barrels.
North Korea's Foreign Ministry released a statement through state-run media on Sunday.
The statement says North Korea views the resolution as an act of war that violates peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the region.
The ministry also stressed the country's stance of pushing forward with its nuclear and missile programs.
It said North Korea has developed nuclear weapons to end the hostile policies and nuclear threat posed by the United States.
It added that the weapons are a self-defensive deterrence and do not violate international law.
The statement criticized countries that supported the resolution, including China and Russia, saying that they should bear responsibility for the consequences.
It also said the North will further consolidate its nuclear deterrence for self-defense to establish a practical balance of force with the US and eradicate its nuclear threat.
Key words : Canada reluctant
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With Canada reluctant to finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact, Japan is considering to urge the remaining nations to move ahead without it.
The Japanese government wants to hold the signing ceremony in Japan or Chile by early March next year.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday agreed with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc to continue cooperating toward quickly signing the pact.
But Canada has been reluctant to commit, requesting exemptions for cultural industries.
After US President Donald Trump withdrew his country from the TPP, ministers from the remaining 11 countries reached a broad agreement in Vietnam last month.
The Japanese government is trying to persuade Canada, saying the pact's quick enactment is crucial to urge the US to return in the future.
The Japanese government wants to hold the signing ceremony in Japan or Chile by early March next year.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday agreed with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc to continue cooperating toward quickly signing the pact.
But Canada has been reluctant to commit, requesting exemptions for cultural industries.
After US President Donald Trump withdrew his country from the TPP, ministers from the remaining 11 countries reached a broad agreement in Vietnam last month.
The Japanese government is trying to persuade Canada, saying the pact's quick enactment is crucial to urge the US to return in the future.
Key words : Japan exceed
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With Japan's debt to exceed 1,100 trillion yen, or about 9.7 trillion dollars by the end of fiscal 2018, finance officials are finding it difficult to curb spending. More than one-third of the country's budget relies on debt.
Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a plan for a record amount of government spending in fiscal 2018 that starts in April. It compiled a draft budget totaling roughly 860 billion dollars.
The draft budget features a record amount of about 290 billion dollars for social welfare. And, almost 46 billion dollars -- the largest on record -- goes to defense amid ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
After reviewing medical and nursing care fees covered by government-backed social insurance, the government adhered to its target of limiting social security expenses to roughly 4.4 billion dollars.
The government decided to allocate part of its revenue, initially put toward reducing debt, to cover tuition costs of preschools and higher education.
New issuances of government bonds are expected to amount to about 300 billion dollars, which is less than the current fiscal year.
Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a plan for a record amount of government spending in fiscal 2018 that starts in April. It compiled a draft budget totaling roughly 860 billion dollars.
The draft budget features a record amount of about 290 billion dollars for social welfare. And, almost 46 billion dollars -- the largest on record -- goes to defense amid ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
After reviewing medical and nursing care fees covered by government-backed social insurance, the government adhered to its target of limiting social security expenses to roughly 4.4 billion dollars.
The government decided to allocate part of its revenue, initially put toward reducing debt, to cover tuition costs of preschools and higher education.
New issuances of government bonds are expected to amount to about 300 billion dollars, which is less than the current fiscal year.
Key words : US government separatists
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The US government has announced it will provide Ukraine with "enhanced defensive capabilities" for its fight against Russian-backed separatists. Russia has strongly criticized the move.
US State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement on Friday that the US will help Ukraine "defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and deter further aggression."
The statement didn't touch on details, but the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets reported that the weapons to be provided will include powerful anti-tank missiles.
In response, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov criticized the US, saying that the US decision to supply Ukraine with anti-tank weapons meant the US "is clearly pushing Ukraine to new bloodshed."
The government of former US President Barack Obama had sought to provide Ukraine with weapons, but reportedly decided not to do so, to avoid escalation of the conflict in the country.
President Donald Trump's government is urging Russia to implement the ceasefire agreement in eastern Ukraine. It says that bilateral relations cannot be improved without the agreement.
US State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement on Friday that the US will help Ukraine "defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and deter further aggression."
The statement didn't touch on details, but the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets reported that the weapons to be provided will include powerful anti-tank missiles.
In response, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov criticized the US, saying that the US decision to supply Ukraine with anti-tank weapons meant the US "is clearly pushing Ukraine to new bloodshed."
The government of former US President Barack Obama had sought to provide Ukraine with weapons, but reportedly decided not to do so, to avoid escalation of the conflict in the country.
President Donald Trump's government is urging Russia to implement the ceasefire agreement in eastern Ukraine. It says that bilateral relations cannot be improved without the agreement.
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Key words : Japan coast patrol
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Japan Coast Guard officials are monitoring 3 Chinese patrol boats that entered Japanese territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
The officials say the ships entered the waters off Kubashima Island around 9:30 AM on Sunday.
The vessels remained there for about 90 minutes before leaving Japanese waters shortly after 11:00 AM.
They were about 28 kilometers north of Uotsuri Island, just outside the territorial waters in an area called the "contiguous zone," as of 11:30 AM.
The officials are warning the ships not to re-enter the waters.
This is the 28th day this year that Chinese patrol ships have entered Japanese waters off the Senkakus.
Japan controls the islands. China and Taiwan claim them. The Japanese government maintains that the islands are an inherent part of the country's territory.
The officials say the ships entered the waters off Kubashima Island around 9:30 AM on Sunday.
The vessels remained there for about 90 minutes before leaving Japanese waters shortly after 11:00 AM.
They were about 28 kilometers north of Uotsuri Island, just outside the territorial waters in an area called the "contiguous zone," as of 11:30 AM.
The officials are warning the ships not to re-enter the waters.
This is the 28th day this year that Chinese patrol ships have entered Japanese waters off the Senkakus.
Japan controls the islands. China and Taiwan claim them. The Japanese government maintains that the islands are an inherent part of the country's territory.
Key words : government decided UNESCO
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The Japanese government has decided to resume its annual financial contributions to the United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO.
The government had suspended this year's payment and requested further reform of the organization.
It decided to resume the contributions because UNESCO's executive committee unanimously adopted a resolution in early October that urges the member states to avoid raising political tensions.
The government says Japan has been concerned about UNESCO's neutrality and efficiency, but it positively views the recent appointment of Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who intends to reform the agency.
The Foreign Ministry says the payment of 3 billion 968 million yen, or about 35 million dollars, will be completed by the end of this month.
The ministry says that as a responsible member state, Japan will continue to work on improving the Memory of the World Register program and assisting the review of UNESCO's operations.
Japan suspended last year's payment after Chinese documents on the 1937 Nanjing Incident were added to the register.
It later paid the contribution after recognizing that UNESCO was reviewing the Memory of the World Register program.
The government had suspended this year's payment and requested further reform of the organization.
It decided to resume the contributions because UNESCO's executive committee unanimously adopted a resolution in early October that urges the member states to avoid raising political tensions.
The government says Japan has been concerned about UNESCO's neutrality and efficiency, but it positively views the recent appointment of Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who intends to reform the agency.
The Foreign Ministry says the payment of 3 billion 968 million yen, or about 35 million dollars, will be completed by the end of this month.
The ministry says that as a responsible member state, Japan will continue to work on improving the Memory of the World Register program and assisting the review of UNESCO's operations.
Japan suspended last year's payment after Chinese documents on the 1937 Nanjing Incident were added to the register.
It later paid the contribution after recognizing that UNESCO was reviewing the Memory of the World Register program.
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