December 06, 2023

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Kosuke Takahashi

Kosuke Takahashi is a Tokyo-based journalist. His work has appeared in the Asahi Shimbun, Bloomberg, Asia Times, Jane's Defence Weekly and The Diplomat, among other publications. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Will China really crack down on North Korea?

Will China really crack down on North Korea?

Two leading Japanese experts divided on whether Beijing means what it says

Will China really crack down on North Korea?
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi May 22, 2017
N. Korea’s nuclear missiles are a “recipe for disaster”: PACOM chief

N. Korea’s nuclear missiles are a “recipe for disaster”: PACOM chief

Speaking in Tokyo, Harry B. Harris Jr. calls for "far stronger sanctions" against DPRK

N. Korea’s nuclear missiles are a “recipe for disaster”: PACOM chief
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi May 17, 2017
Japan considering new missile defenses as N. Korean tests continue

Japan considering new missile defenses as N. Korean tests continue

Tokyo may purchase Aegis Ashore system, Defense Minister tells Diet

Japan considering new missile defenses as N. Korean tests continue
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi May 16, 2017
Experts agree: U.S. military action against North Korea won’t work

Experts agree: U.S. military action against North Korea won’t work

ROK, Japanese analysts see a pre-emptive strike against the North as far too risky

Experts agree: U.S. military action against North Korea won’t work
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi March 14, 2017
Biographer praises the late Kim Jong Nam’s “courage”

Biographer praises the late Kim Jong Nam’s “courage”

In speech in Tokyo, Yoji Gomi says Kim's death came as a shock

Biographer praises the late Kim Jong Nam’s “courage”
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi February 17, 2017
Family of Japanese citizen kidnapped by N. Korea urges action on human rights

Family of Japanese citizen kidnapped by N. Korea urges action on human rights

The parents of Megumi Yokota have become high-profile advocates for the return of abductees

Family of Japanese citizen kidnapped by N. Korea urges action on human rights
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi February 6, 2017
Pro-wrestling event an opportunity to improve DPRK-Japan relations, says Inoki

Pro-wrestling event an opportunity to improve DPRK-Japan relations, says Inoki

Inoki hopes Japanese PM Abe will visit to Pyongyang soon

Pro-wrestling event an opportunity to improve DPRK-Japan relations, says Inoki
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi August 21, 2014
Chongryon school in Kawasaki struggles to survive financially

Chongryon school in Kawasaki struggles to survive financially

Decline in students, government funding leads to unpaid staff, uncertain future

Chongryon school in Kawasaki struggles to survive financially
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi August 18, 2014
North Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper

North Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper

Japan cites DPRK missile and WMD programme, contributing to "increasingly severe" security situation

North Korea “imminent threat” to security – Japan defense paper
Japanese government denies Nikkei report on North Korea’s abduction survivor list

Japanese government denies Nikkei report on North Korea’s abduction survivor list

Expert says certain groups spreading 'disinformation' to hinder progress in Tokyo-Pyongyang talks

Japanese government denies Nikkei report on North Korea’s abduction survivor list
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi July 10, 2014