Trump’s North Korea pivot is a warning for Japan
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-19 14:01 UTC+10:00
Section: COMMENTARY
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, South Korea, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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U.S. President Donald Trump has long touted his personal relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Now that relationship is beginning to affect the military architecture that has underpinned security in Northeast Asia for decades.
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