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Fluence Expands Presence in Asia-Pacific Region, Opens Local Office in Japan

Fluence Expands Presence in Asia-Pacific Region, Opens Local Office in Japan

TOKYO, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Fluence Energy, Inc. (“Fluence”) (NASDAQ: FLNC), a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage, operational services, and asset optimization software, has expanded its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, opening a local office in Japan to further engage in the country’s growing energy storage market. Japan is targeting a 46% reduction [...]

Japan’s Top Envoy Reaffirms Importance of S. Korea-Japan Relations amid Impeachment Tumult

Japan’s Top Envoy Reaffirms Importance of S. Korea-Japan Relations amid Impeachment Tumult

SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Japanese Ambassador to South Korea Koichi Mizushima on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of the bilateral relations between South Korea and Japan despite the political turmoil surrounding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment over his brief martial law bid. Mizushima made the remarks in his New Year’s message, voicing hope that [...]

Radioactive Contamination Persists in Wild Mushrooms from Eastern Japan

Radioactive Contamination Persists in Wild Mushrooms from Eastern Japan

TOKYO/SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Fourteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, radioactive contamination remains a serious issue for wild mushrooms harvested in eastern Japan, according to a report by Tokyo Shimbun on December 22.  A recent investigation by a local citizens’ group revealed that 28% of 100 wild mushroom samples sourced from [...]

Han, Japan’s Ishiba Agree to Continue Trilateral Cooperation with U.S. against N. Korea-Russia Ties

Han, Japan’s Ishiba Agree to Continue Trilateral Cooperation with U.S. against N. Korea-Russia Ties

SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Acting President Han Duck-soo held phone talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday and agreed to continue trilateral security cooperation with the United States to cope with the deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, officials said. Han held the phone conversation with Ishiba after President [...]

Japan Breaks Annual Record for Foreign Visitors, Led by South Koreans

Japan Breaks Annual Record for Foreign Visitors, Led by South Koreans

SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Japan welcomed 33.38 million foreign visitors from January to November 2024, surpassing its previous annual record of 31.88 million set in 2019 before the pandemic, according to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) on December 18. South Koreans accounted for the largest share, with 7.95 million visitors [...]

Japan Emerges as South Korea’s Top Export Rival, Study Shows

Japan Emerges as South Korea’s Top Export Rival, Study Shows

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – A new analysis has revealed that Japan stands as South Korea’s strongest competitor in global exports, with the two countries sharing nine out of their top 10 export items. According to a report titled “Analysis of Global Competition Trends in Top 10 Export Items” released by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion [...]

S. Korea Holds High-level Trade Talks with Japan amid Political Instability

S. Korea Holds High-level Trade Talks with Japan amid Political Instability

SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo visited Japan on Friday to meet his Japanese counterpart and discuss ways to expand bilateral economic cooperation amid global business uncertainties, Seoul’s trade ministry said Friday. Cheong held the meeting with Vice Minister for International Affairs Takehiko Matsuo in Tokyo to share opinions on achieving [...]

Japan Impeded S. Korea’s Marine Research around Dokdo More than 70 Times over 5 Years: Lawmaker

Japan Impeded S. Korea’s Marine Research around Dokdo More than 70 Times over 5 Years: Lawmaker

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Japan interfered with South Korea’s marine research around its easternmost islets of Dokdo more than 70 times over a recent five year period, a lawmaker said Thursday. The hindrances to the research on climate change and the marine environment took place 75 times from 2019 to 2023, Hwang Hee, [...]

K-drama Classic ‘Winter Sonata’ Returns as Remastered Film in Japan

K-drama Classic ‘Winter Sonata’ Returns as Remastered Film in Japan

SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korean romantic drama “Winter Sonata” will be released in Japan as a remastered movie, its production company said Monday. Pan Entertainment said the decision marks the 30th anniversary of the drama’s release in Japan and responds to requests from its Japanese distributor and fans. It plans to release [...]