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Repairing Damage And Public Trust 10 Years After Japan's Triple Disaster

A decade later the triple disaster, Japan is still recovering from the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. Repairing the damage and the public's trust in government could take generations.

Aircraft carriers and warships participate in the second phase of Malabar naval exercise, a joint exercise by India, the U.S., Japan and Australia, in the northern Arabian Sea last November. The four countries form the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad.

'Quad' Summit: Biden Looks To Boost Coordination Against China

The first meeting among leaders of an informal grouping known as the "Quad" — the U.S., India, Australia and Japan — will take place Friday amid growing concerns about China in the Asia-Pacific.

South Korean Military take part in a drill near the Korean Demilitarized Zone in Paju, South Korea, June 18, 2020.

Seoul Agrees To Pay More For U.S. Forces Stationed In South Korea

The Biden administration agreed to a second cost-sharing partnership with an Asian ally. It's now negotiated with Japan and Korea to share the costs of housing U.S. forces in their countries.

Myanmar people and supporters march during on Feb. 14 in Tokyo to protest the military coup.

Japan's Myanmar Dilemma: How Hard To Push Against Military Coup Leaders?

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Myanmar's coup leaders. For Japan, among the most influential countries in Myanmar, it's not so simple.

A South Korean human rights group has detailed how North Korea's extensive prison camps ultimately fund the nation's missile and nuclear programs.

North Korea's Network Of Prison Camps Funds Weapons Programs, Rights Group Says

A South Korean human rights group sheds light on how North Korean prison camps help the country support its military operations through "mafia-type" tactics.

South Korean soldiers patrol while hikers visit the DMZ Peace Trail in the Demilitarized Zone in Goseong, South Korea. A defector from North Korea was apprehended in Goseong last week after evading South Korean guards for hours.

North Korea Defector Swims To South, Evading Border Guards For 6 Hours

The man's daring escape, and the failure of South Korean guards to detect him, is the second embarrassing breach of the heavily fortified DMZ in recent months.

Los Angeles-based artist Beatriz Cortez is the upcoming artist-in-residence at Lux Art Institute. The accompanying outdoor installations feature her sculpture, "Glacial Erratic," with more works added throughout the next two months.

Artist Beatriz Cortez Moves Mountains

An outdoor, changing exhibition at Lux Art Institute explores lost language, mountains, transformations and migrations.

In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland.

Padres Bring El Cajon Native Musgrove Home In 3-Team Trade With Bucs, Mets

The San Diego Padres have brought right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown team, adding yet another starting pitcher in a seven-player trade involving the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) reacts after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.

For San Diego Padres Fans, Next Year Is Here

Any San Diego Padre fans who sighed "wait till next year" at the end of the 2021 season probably had no idea 2021 would shape up to be a potential blockbuster.

Hundreds of people gather for a rally to mark the International Memorial Day for Comfort Women on August 14, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. A South Korean court recently ordered Japan to financially compensate 12 women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese.

South Korean Court Orders Japan To Compensate 12 WWII Sex Slaves

The Japanese government rejected the ruling, increasing tensions between the two countries.

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