U.S. Reaffirms ‘Ironclad Commitment’ to Defend South Korea

MATTHEW PENNINGTON / The Associated Press Apr 28, 2018 While preparing for a summit between President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, the White House stresses that the North's future is contingent upon "complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Welcomes Abe, Gives ‘Blessing’ to Koreas Peace Talks

JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Apr 17, 2018 At Mar-a-Lago with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the president confirms that the two Koreas are negotiating an end to hostilities ahead of a meeting between their respective leaders next week. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What’s in Those Seized Records? Trump’s Biggest New Worry

JONATHAN LEMIRE and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Apr 16, 2018 The president's anxiety has risen after the raid on the office of his personal attorney, Michael Cohen. The big questions are what's in those documents and will Cohen strike a deal with prosecutors. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Pence Won’t Rule Out Meeting With N. Korea in Pyeongchang

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Feb 6, 2018 The vice president, on a trip to Asia, says "we'll see what happens" vis-a-vis meeting with North Korean officials at the upcoming Olympics in South Korea. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Prime Minister’s Coalition Scores Major Win in Japan’s Elections

Ken Moritsugu / AP Oct 22, 2017 The victory is seen as a comeback for Shinzo Abe, who is seeking to revise his country's postwar pacifist constitution. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

70 Years After V-J Day, Still No Honor for Japanese Empire’s ‘Comfort Women’

Janice G. Raymond / Truthdig Sep 1, 2015 The abuse and sacrifice they experienced in World War II goes unheeded, while Western countries institutionalize sexual exploitation of women. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Abenomics in 14 Words

By Mike Whitney, CounterPunch Oct 19, 2013 Abenomics works much like Bernankenomics. In every case, looser monetary policies and tighter fiscal policies have generated more wealth for the 1 percent while working stiffs take it in the stern sheets. It all amounts to the same thing: Ferraris for the rich and bupkis for everyone else. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Justice for the ‘Comfort Women’

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Mar 15, 2007 During World War II, the Japanese army enslaved and raped 100,000 to 200,000 young women. By denying this atrocity, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and others have brought shame back to Japan. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )