Kosuke Takahashi is a Tokyo-based journalist. His work has appeared in the Asahi Shimbun, Bloomberg, Asia Times, Jane's Defence Weekly and The Diplomat, among other publications. You can follow him on Twitter.
The Japanese government's position on the threat posed by the DPRK is increasingly contradictory
PM Shinzo Abe says he will pursue bilateral talks with North Korea on the issue
Ri Pyong Hwi tells journalists that unsuccessful talks could end with East Asia "in flames"
In first policy speech since re-election, Japanese PM says Tokyo will put "further pressure" on DPRK
Meeting comes as Prime Minister Abe promises new unilateral sanctions against DPRK
Re-elected prime minister says he will use Diet majority to deal with DPRK missile program
U.S. President will meet parents of Megumi Yokota during November visit to Japan
Investigation by Sentaku magazine questions company's remittances to Pyongyang
Ex-wrestler and politician says Japanese lawmakers may visit Pyongyang soon
Trip will be eccentric lawmaker's 32nd to the DPRK
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