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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
South Korea, Japan deepen AI and defense cooperation
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
(URGENT) Top defense chiefs of S. Korea, Japan agree to continue defense cooperation, including in AI technology: Seoul
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ANTARA News
· Jun 22, 2026
Indonesia, Japan expand AI talent partnership through JICA project
Indonesia and Japan have expanded cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) talent development through Japan ...
The Daily Signal
· Jul 10, 2026
Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US
Two of America’s closest security partners in Asia, Japan and South Korea, have historically struggled to cooperate due to historical animosities. However, at the urging of the U.S., in recent years Tokyo and Seoul have increasingly collaborated with each other and trilaterally with Washington. Last month, that cooperation took another step forward. Japanese Defense Minister...
The korea Herald News
· Jun 24, 2026
Korea's AI treasure is its factory data: Siemens top executive
South Korea is uniquely positioned in shaping the future of artificial intelligence, owing to its robust manufacturing sectors and the vast amounts of data generated by its factories, according to a top executive at Siemens. “The treasure we are sitting on as industrial countries is industrial data,” Cedrik Neike, member of the managing board at Siemens and CEO of Digital Industries, said in an interview with The Korea Herald on Tuesday in Seoul, referring to manufacturing powerhouses such as Ko
UPI
· Jul 8, 2026
South Korea's Naver, KAI to develop defense AI platform
South Korea's Naver, KAI to develop defense AI platform
NK News
· Jun 29, 2026
US, ROK and Japan call for crackdown on cybercrime funding North Korea nukes
The U.S., South Korea and Japan urged stronger law enforcement cooperation and sanctions enforcement to tackle North Korea’s rampant cybercriminal activities in a meeting in Washington, D.C., highlighting the need to crack down on illicit revenue mechanisms supporting Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions. At the fifth meeting of the Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group on DPRK Cyber Threats []
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Related coverage for "South Korea, Japan deepen AI and defense cooperation": Yonhap News Agency — (URGENT) Top defense chiefs of S. Korea, Japan agree to continue defense cooperation, including in AI technology: Seoul. ANTARA News — Indonesia, Japan expand AI talent partnership through JICA project. The Daily Signal — Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US. The korea Herald News — Korea's AI treasure is its factory data: Siemens top executive. UPI — South Korea's Naver, KAI to develop defense AI platform. NK News — US, ROK and Japan call for crackdown on cybercrime funding North Korea nukes