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South Korea Weighs Role in US-Led Hormuz Mission After Ship Incident

Seoul — South Korea said on Tuesday it would review whether to join a US-led maritime operation in the Strait

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Japan Defense Chief Visits Philippines, Eyes Expanded Military Cooperation

Manila— Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited the Philippines on Tuesday to attend joint military exercises and hold talks with