In 2018, Japan increased its defense spending to counter China's military expansion amid North Korean threats.

The entities involved

• North Korea →

  sovereign state in East Asia

  • An investigation is underway to determine if North Korea caused explosions, coinciding with President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Mexico City.Mon 16:26
  • Ongoing tensions persist along the southern border between Korea and North Korea.Mon 14:47
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Beijing →

  capital city of China

  • The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) controls policies in Beijing.Mon 17:07
  • A Congressional Delegation condemned Beijing's new law regarding ethnic minorities.Mon 17:01

Related events

• Tokyo assessed defense policy and discussed spending targets during talks involving Sanae Takaichi and Donald Trump.Thu 01:08
• North Korea warns against South Korea's defense integration.Fri 09:57
• North Korea is seeking military ties with Russia while targeting South Korea following US diplomatic collapse.Jun 7
• The US-Japan alliance was strengthened during a tour, and meetings were held regarding regional security issues.Sep 3
• Kim Jong-un is strengthening North Korea's nuclear arsenal.Jun 10