at 18:30 (JST), September 15

Asian View

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Key words : north two projectile
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210915_18/

South Korea's military says North Korea may have launched two ballistic missiles on Wednesday.

The South Korean officials say they were launched from a central area of North Korea in the direction of the Sea of Japan.

Meanwhile, the Japan Coast Guard says the two projectiles seem to have fallen into the ocean outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

Japan's Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide said, "The action is threatening the peace and security of our country and the region. They are also violating UN Security Council resolutions. We will strongly protest and condemn the launches. We will do our utmost to analyze the information and provide it to people swiftly and accurately."

North Korea most recently launched ballistic missiles in March.

On Monday, the country said it had launched a new type of long-range cruise missile.

Key words : japanese government north outside
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210915_19/

The South Korean government says North Korea fired two ballistic missiles on Wednesday afternoon. The Japanese government says two projectiles have apparently fallen into the Sea of Japan, outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea fired two ballistic missiles on Wednesday afternoon from its central inland areas. It says Seoul is analyzing the details with the US military in an effort to identify the type and flight distance of the two missiles.

South Korea's presidential office says President Moon Jae-in will convene his national security council to discuss the situation.

The Japanese government is also reacting sharply to the matter.
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide said North Korea's latest launches are outrageous, as they threaten the peace and security of Japan and the region. Suga said they also violate UN Security Council resolutions. He added that Japan strongly protests and condemns the acts.

In March, North Korea launched what were believed to be two cruise missiles. Four days later, it fired two short-range ballistic missiles from South Hamgyong Province.

Pyongyang announced on Monday that it had successfully test-fired newly developed long-range cruise missiles during the weekend. It said the missiles hit targets 1,500 kilometers away, after traveling for about two hours over North Korea and the country's territorial waters.

On Tuesday, senior officials from Japan, South Korea and the United States met in Tokyo to discuss the latest issues regarding North Korea. They say that they agreed to continue working closely with one another to respond to the North.

Key words : reopen two-month
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210915_01/

A court in Myanmar has reopened court proceedings for Aung San Suu Kyi after a two-month suspension due to the pandemic.

In late July, the military suspended administrative services and company operations, as coronavirus infections spread. All court procedures were suspended.

The military lifted the measures this week, as the pandemic situation improved.

Aung San Suu Kyi's court hearings also reopened on Tuesday. The ousted de facto leader is facing about 10 charges, including illegally importing walkie-talkies.

Her lawyers said they had not seen her for two months, but she has no major health problems.

On September 7, pro-democracy forces called for a revolt against military rule, triggering assaults on the military and police posts. The military retaliated, causing many casualties.

Her lawyers said she was aware of the situation, but that she did not clearly express her opinion about the matter.

More charges were filed against her before the court was closed. Her detention is expected to be prolonged.

Key words : ngo afghan
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210914_26/

Four non-governmental organizations in Japan have called on the Japanese government to offer help to Afghans who assisted in aid activities and now wish to evacuate.

The government is working to evacuate about 500 people still stranded in Afghanistan, including local staffers of the Japanese Embassy. Foreign Ministry officials in neighboring countries continue to make efforts to get them out.

Officials from Pathways Japan and three other NGOs held an online news conference on Tuesday. They noted that the government's evacuation efforts thus far have been focused on people related to the embassy or the government.

They said that they lodged a request with the government on Thursday to widen the scope of their efforts. The NGOs called on the government to offer support to Afghans who helped private entities and those who have some connection to Japan, including those who have studied in Japan, and their family members.

They also asked the government to create a liaison office to foster communications between the government and private organizations with an interest in Afghanistan.

The Foreign Ministry says it will help to facilitate the evacuation of Afghans with people who can vouch for them in Japan.

Orii Norimasa from Pathways Japan said that many individuals and organizations have received requests for help from Afghans with a connection to Japan. He has called for immediate action to deal with the matter.

Key words : china life style Tang Ping
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20210903142543030/

Dramatic economic growth in China has caused huge social change and triggered a culture of fierce competition to succeed. But the long work hours and stress are becoming serious problems. Now, some young people are choosing a lifestyle with less pressure and more time for themselves.