The country had failed to put such a satellite into orbit in its two previous attempts at such a launch. This time, it was getting help from Russia, according to South Korea.
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Viktor Belenko, Who Defected to the West in a Jet Fighter, Dies at 76
Among the highest-profile figures to flee the Soviet Union, he brought with him a secret weapon and firsthand experience behind the Iron Curtain.
Can the U.S. Handle China While Supporting Israel and Ukraine Wars?
To U.S. allies in Asia, the sudden focus on Gaza risks progress on America’s long-delayed pivot to the Indo-Pacific region.
Underwater Volcano Forms New Island in Japan
An ongoing eruption from the volcano has created a small land mass less than a mile off Iwo Jima island. It’s a great case study of how volcanoes work.
Japan and Philippines, Wary of China, Look to Expand Military Ties
An agreement, driven by the shared view that Beijing increasingly poses a threat to the region, would give Tokyo access to bases and make it easier to conduct joint drills.
Wednesday Briefing: Israel Strikes Densely Populated Area
Plus the power of music at a volatile time.
Suspected Gunman Holds a Hostage in Post Office Near Tokyo
The suspect, said by the Japanese media to be 86, was held after the police stormed a post office once two employees had reached safety.
South Korea Must Return Buddhist Statue to Japan, Supreme Court Says
The artifact, which was taken to Tsushima centuries ago, was stolen and smuggled back to South Korea by thieves in 2012.
Thursday Briefing: Gaza Is Running Out of Fuel
Plus Vietnam’s many cable cars.
Transgender Ruling Is Step Forward for L.G.B.T.Q. Rights in Japan
The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a legal clause requiring transgender people to undergo sterilization to legally change their gender identity.