Japan defence minister says US, South Korea cooperation 'critical' for security

SYDNEY: Japan's defence minister said on Tuesday (Aug 18) that cooperation with South Korea and the United States was "critical" to regional security, after US President Donald Trump seeded doubts in the Pacific region by downsizing joint drills with Seoul.Speaking during a visit to Australia, Shinjiro Koizumi came out

A defence industry source says the cancellation could cost New Zealand tens or hundreds of millions in potential offshore defence contracts.

Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments Japan’s defence minister will visit Canberra this week, the highest level engagement with Australia after controversy over Anthony Albanese’s comments about a gift of melons from prime minister Sanae

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To many Japanese people, the gift at the centre of the podcast controversy is more than just a melon.