South Korea's presidential office says North Korea has invited the South's President Moon Jae-in to the North.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke briefly with North Korea's ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, at a pre-Olympic reception.
Japan's government debt has reached a record high, due to a heavy reliance on government bonds.
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Key words : presidential office invited previous day
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South Korea's presidential office says North Korea has invited the South's President Moon Jae-in to the North amid speculation that the 2 sides would hold a summit meeting.
The move came in a meeting on Saturday between Moon and a high-level delegation from the North attending the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games that kicked off the previous day.
Moon hosted the delegation at the presidential palace in Seoul for about 3 hours.
The group included Kim Yong Nam, who is the president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, and Kim Yo Jong -- the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
In the meeting, Kim Yo Jong reportedly handed Moon a letter from her brother, and asked the president to visit the North at the earliest possible date.
Moon noted that there needs to be progress in relations between Washington and Pyongyang before his visit could take place.
If Moon accepts Pyongyang's invitation and meets with the North Korean leader, it would be the 3rd inter-Korean summit. The last one was held in October, 2007.
Our reporter says attention is focused on whether the North will take action to hold dialogue with the US over its nuclear development.
The move came in a meeting on Saturday between Moon and a high-level delegation from the North attending the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games that kicked off the previous day.
Moon hosted the delegation at the presidential palace in Seoul for about 3 hours.
The group included Kim Yong Nam, who is the president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, and Kim Yo Jong -- the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
In the meeting, Kim Yo Jong reportedly handed Moon a letter from her brother, and asked the president to visit the North at the earliest possible date.
Moon noted that there needs to be progress in relations between Washington and Pyongyang before his visit could take place.
If Moon accepts Pyongyang's invitation and meets with the North Korean leader, it would be the 3rd inter-Korean summit. The last one was held in October, 2007.
Our reporter says attention is focused on whether the North will take action to hold dialogue with the US over its nuclear development.
Key words : newspaper ruling party coverage
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The newspaper of North Korea's ruling party has given extensive coverage to Pyongyang's delegation to the South.
The Saturday issue of Rodong Sinmun features photos of Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, and Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on their high-profile visit.
A front page photo shows Kim Yo Jong talking with South Korea's unification minister at Incheon airport after the delegation arrived there on Friday ahead of the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Olympics.
The second page displays a photo of Kim Yong Nam shaking hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a welcome reception on Friday.
On the same page is a photo of Kim Yo Jong shaking hands with Moon at the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday.
The newspaper says Kim Yo Jong exchanged warm greetings with Moon and his wife.
The Saturday edition includes an editorial that criticizes a meeting between US Vice President Mike Pence and defectors from North Korea that took place on Friday, before the Olympic opening ceremony. Pence used the occasion to highlight Washington's intention to increase pressure on Pyongyang.
The commentary says Washington is seeking to undermine the Olympics and subvert efforts to improve inter-Korean relations.
The Saturday issue of Rodong Sinmun features photos of Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly, and Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on their high-profile visit.
A front page photo shows Kim Yo Jong talking with South Korea's unification minister at Incheon airport after the delegation arrived there on Friday ahead of the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Olympics.
The second page displays a photo of Kim Yong Nam shaking hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a welcome reception on Friday.
On the same page is a photo of Kim Yo Jong shaking hands with Moon at the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday.
The newspaper says Kim Yo Jong exchanged warm greetings with Moon and his wife.
The Saturday edition includes an editorial that criticizes a meeting between US Vice President Mike Pence and defectors from North Korea that took place on Friday, before the Olympic opening ceremony. Pence used the occasion to highlight Washington's intention to increase pressure on Pyongyang.
The commentary says Washington is seeking to undermine the Olympics and subvert efforts to improve inter-Korean relations.
Key words : Abe ceremonial
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke briefly with North Korea's ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, at a pre-Olympic reception in South Korea.
Abe and Kim attended the reception on Friday, ahead of the opening ceremony. It was held at a hotel near the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. US Vice President Mike Pence was also among the guests.
Abe and Kim sat at the same table. At the end of the reception, they shook hands and talked for about 5 minutes through their interpreters.
Abe brought up North Korea's abduction of Japanese nationals, as well as the country's nuclear and missile development programs. He expressed concern about those issues, explained Japan's positions, and requested that steps be taken to resolve the matters.
Abe later told reporters that he discussed Japan's consistent positions on the above-mentioned issues with Kim. But he declined to elaborate on their conversation.
This was Abe's first meeting with a high-ranking official in North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime.
Abe and Kim attended the reception on Friday, ahead of the opening ceremony. It was held at a hotel near the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium. US Vice President Mike Pence was also among the guests.
Abe and Kim sat at the same table. At the end of the reception, they shook hands and talked for about 5 minutes through their interpreters.
Abe brought up North Korea's abduction of Japanese nationals, as well as the country's nuclear and missile development programs. He expressed concern about those issues, explained Japan's positions, and requested that steps be taken to resolve the matters.
Abe later told reporters that he discussed Japan's consistent positions on the above-mentioned issues with Kim. But he declined to elaborate on their conversation.
This was Abe's first meeting with a high-ranking official in North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's regime.
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Key words : fighter Syria shot
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An Israeli F-16 fighter jet carrying out a raid in Syria has been shot down.
The Israeli military says the jet was attacking military facilities along the Israel-Syria border when it was hit by Syrian anti-aircraft fire.
The 2 pilots landed in Israeli territory and are being treated in hospital.
The Israeli military says one of its combat helicopters intercepted an Iranian unmanned aircraft that was launched from Syria. The military then attacked several Syrian and Iranian military targets in Syria.
Syria's state-run media says its military shot down several Israeli jets after an Israeli "act of aggression".
Israeli forces have repeatedly crossed the border to attack targets in Syria, saying Iran has built military bases in the southern part of the country after intervening in the civil war.
Observers say the loss of an Israeli fighter jet is unusual and raises concerns about a possible escalation of the military conflict.
The Israeli military says the jet was attacking military facilities along the Israel-Syria border when it was hit by Syrian anti-aircraft fire.
The 2 pilots landed in Israeli territory and are being treated in hospital.
The Israeli military says one of its combat helicopters intercepted an Iranian unmanned aircraft that was launched from Syria. The military then attacked several Syrian and Iranian military targets in Syria.
Syria's state-run media says its military shot down several Israeli jets after an Israeli "act of aggression".
Israeli forces have repeatedly crossed the border to attack targets in Syria, saying Iran has built military bases in the southern part of the country after intervening in the civil war.
Observers say the loss of an Israeli fighter jet is unusual and raises concerns about a possible escalation of the military conflict.
Key words : government record high bonds
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Japan's government debt has reached a record high, due to a heavy reliance on government bonds.
The Finance Ministry says the national debt stood at nearly 1,086 trillion yen, or about 10 trillion dollars, at the end of last year.
Nearly 90 percent of the debt consists of government bonds. The total amount grew to around 8.8 trillion dollars. The number of bonds issued was increased to cover the cost of social security for the country's aging population.
Per capita debt was about 78,600 dollars. The ministry compiles data on the national debt every 3 months.
The Finance Ministry says the national debt stood at nearly 1,086 trillion yen, or about 10 trillion dollars, at the end of last year.
Nearly 90 percent of the debt consists of government bonds. The total amount grew to around 8.8 trillion dollars. The number of bonds issued was increased to cover the cost of social security for the country's aging population.
Per capita debt was about 78,600 dollars. The ministry compiles data on the national debt every 3 months.
Key words : US navy
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The US Navy says it has launched an investigation into allegations that multiple sailors stationed at its Yokosuka base south of Tokyo used and distributed drugs.
The Navy's 7th fleet, which is based in Yokosuka, made the announcement on Friday.
US newspaper The Wall Street Journal quoted naval officials as saying the Navy is investigating at least a dozen US sailors based in Japan on suspicion of buying, selling and using LSD, ecstasy and other drugs.
The paper says some of the sailors are serving aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.
The paper says Japanese authorities have also been brought into the investigation because of suspicions that the sailors sold drugs to Japanese citizens.
The 7th fleet said these allegations are still under investigation and it would be inappropriate to comment further.
But it said the Navy has zero tolerance for drug abuse and takes all allegations involving misconduct of its sailors, naval civilians and family members very seriously.
The Navy's 7th fleet, which is based in Yokosuka, made the announcement on Friday.
US newspaper The Wall Street Journal quoted naval officials as saying the Navy is investigating at least a dozen US sailors based in Japan on suspicion of buying, selling and using LSD, ecstasy and other drugs.
The paper says some of the sailors are serving aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan.
The paper says Japanese authorities have also been brought into the investigation because of suspicions that the sailors sold drugs to Japanese citizens.
The 7th fleet said these allegations are still under investigation and it would be inappropriate to comment further.
But it said the Navy has zero tolerance for drug abuse and takes all allegations involving misconduct of its sailors, naval civilians and family members very seriously.
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