Recent developments in Japan and North Korea: Volcanic alert, missile launches, and economic policy
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Japan Meteorological Agency, North Korea, Donald Trump, Shohei Ohtani
Japan, North Korea, United States
September 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 19/12/2026, 1:31:17 PM
Japan raised the volcanic alert level for Mt. Tokachi to 3. North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan. President Trump expressed openness to Chinese car companies manufacturing in the US if they hire American workers. Shohei Ohtani was placed on the 15-day injured list due to bicep inflammation.
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