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November 17, 2024

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Kosuke Takahashi

Kosuke Takahashi

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.

Analysis

In Tokyo, an increasing gap between words and action on North Korea

The Japanese government's position on the threat posed by the DPRK is increasingly contradictory

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiAugust 31, 2018
News

Mother of abductee says Kim-Trump summit raises hopes for daughter’s return

PM Shinzo Abe says he will pursue bilateral talks with North Korea on the issue

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiJune 12, 2018
Interviews

North Korea may restart missile tests if summit fails: Chongryon-linked scholar

Ri Pyong Hwi tells journalists that unsuccessful talks could end with East Asia "in flames"

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiMay 28, 2018
News

Japan to strengthen missile defense capabilities against North Korea: Abe

In first policy speech since re-election, Japanese PM says Tokyo will put "further pressure" on DPRK

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiNovember 17, 2017
News

Trump meets with families of Japanese abductees

Meeting comes as Prime Minister Abe promises new unilateral sanctions against DPRK

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiNovember 6, 2017
News

Tokyo will “increase pressure firmly” against North Korea, pledges Shinzo Abe

Re-elected prime minister says he will use Diet majority to deal with DPRK missile program

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiOctober 23, 2017
News

Trump to meet parents of Japanese abductees: Prime Minister Abe

U.S. President will meet parents of Megumi Yokota during November visit to Japan

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiOctober 12, 2017
News

Kyodo News Agency insists Pyongyang bureau operates “lawfully”

Investigation by Sentaku magazine questions company's remittances to Pyongyang

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke Takahashi | Oliver HothamOctober 11, 2017
News

Inoki calls for Japan-North Korea dialogue after 32nd DPRK trip

Ex-wrestler and politician says Japanese lawmakers may visit Pyongyang soon

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiSeptember 13, 2017
News

Professional wrestler-turned-politician Antonio Inoki to return to North Korea

Trip will be eccentric lawmaker's 32nd to the DPRK

Kosuke TakahashiKosuke TakahashiSeptember 6, 2017
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