nigelboy comments

he territorial claim of the Japanese government on Takeshima is comical. Japanese people know what 'Takeshima' literally means: bamboo island 竹島, but there is no bamboo in Takeshima. 

Japanese use to called it 松島 although there are no ‘pine’ trees.

To make a long story short, the name has nothing to do with the presence of certain plant vegetation.

It’s a concept “松竹梅” used for good luck and congratulatory occasion.

http://gogen-allguide.com/si/syouchikubai.html

Go to restaurants in Japan and the meal courses are sometimes separated by ‘松’ ‘竹’ 梅.

I’m quite amazed that people use this argument even today.

As long as Tokyo lays claim on Dokdo the pain felt by Koreans will never heal because it symbolizes the continuation of Japan's savage colonization of Korea.

In terms of international law, what Takeshima 'symbolizes' to Koreans are irrelevant. Koreans, using armed force, took over the islands illegally at the time Japan did not have a self defense force.

While Japan has requested Korea to settle this dispute via International Court Justice on three separate occasions, they refused all of them.

The Liancourt Rocks are under full Korean jurisdiction, so much so that three LDP members including former defence minister Inada tried to visit them FROM Korea but were turned back.

That's false. Inada, et al were planning to Ulluengdo (Korean territory) but were not allowed entry into Korea's Kimpo Airport. This is the kind of childish stuff that Koreans (from citizens to officials) usually conduct without shame.

Again, the matter would be decided by the Diet and I suppose if the voters didn't agree, then the voters would vote them out in the next election. Unless it involves a change to the constitution, such as Article 9, then voters don't get to decide the laws passed by the Diet.

But why would a legislator take that risk without confirming it to his/her constituents?

Where are the voters on the Oct sales tax increases?

This was decided by DPJ era and was also accepted by LDP.

here are parties in the Diet, such as the Komeito, which supports giving foreigners with PR the right to vote.

Yes. Most vocal during the opposition party days. But now?

f there were any major changes to voting, such as allowing/enabling residents with PR the right to vote, that would be a matter for the government and Diet and not the "Japanese voting population".

Nope. It would be the matter of the voting public since they are the ones who will elect legislators who endorses such legislation

I'm not requesting/demanding Japanese voter right?

Sorry. I believe that’s fine with Japanese voting population.

It’s these two women in particular I have issues.

I'm not requesting/demanding Japanese voter right?

Sorry. I believe that’s with Japanese voting population.

It’s these two women in particular I have issues.

At this point, I would t be surprised if Japan nullified the GSOMIA effective immediately instead of waiting until November.

The U.S. hopes of tri nation alliance was simply a pipe dream. Sorry Ossan

Point is far too many people here in Japan do not understand what cashless means, hence this guy, paying with cash, and assuming it was "cashless".

Of course they do. When they use their card for a certain transaction, he conducted a cashless transaction.

When he took out cash to charge his card, he fully understands that he conducted a cash transaction. But in your mind, you cannot have it both ways and that person has violated the sacred rule of cashless.

If these people are so committed to the country they live in and is planning for long haul, just naturalize. Many people choose to do this. It’s that simple.

I wanted to slap him upside his head!

You need to broaden the definition of ‘cashless’.

For me, I simply don’t want to carry loose change. Or dig into my wallet to pay for things.

Not SK playing victim, here, lad.

Oh please. It’s SOP for Korea for decades.

In this case, they played as victims to WTO, RCEP, U.S., and China. And their so-called retaliatory measures such as removing Japan off of their so called “white list” (which Japan simply brushed it off )and cancellation of GSOMIA.

So getting back to the point, the status is given at sole discretion of Japan. If Korea wants it back, at least try to make an attempt to be humble and courteous. By playing the victim like I stated above, the chances are slim to none and slim had just left the building.

You seem to be claiming that Kyoto and NHK knew more quickly than the Korean JCS. That's a questionable inference based on your quote alone.

0h no. It’s even worse. Korea’s Joint Chief of Staff announced the incident 30 minutes after the Japan counterparts.

https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_international/articles/000162744.html

Korea does not posses a satellite that monitors NK’s BM and thus relies on U.S. and Japan for the information. On the other hand Korea does possess radar and Aegis to verify the location of the launch and trajectory. This time, however, the Korean government report was 30 minutes after Japanese government. It appears Korean side could not determine the launch detail earlier. Also, there is a discrepancy between Japan and Korea in regards to the initial report of the landing distance. Although there are concerns as a result of Korea’s withdrawal of GSOMIA, the agreement will still be i effect until November 22nd and therefore, both will exchange information relating to this incident.

Actually Trump gave his seal of approval. Trump said he was OK with NK's missile tests as long as they weren't ICBMs.

Notice that on this original article, the tests didn’t reach Japan’s EEZ. If that’s the case, where do you think these missiles were targeted towards if it’s for real?

Let’s not forget this part.

“Korean Joint Chief of Staff reported the incident at 7:36 AM while Kyodo and NHK reported it 7:24 AM and 7:28 AM, respectively.”

No, SK is not obliged one iota to do as Japan commands, my friend. Who is Japan to demand such things? And Japan absolutely DOES neet to provide proof of its accusations if it makes them internationally.

It doesn’t. We already covered this on another article. This is a privilege given by Japan to states and not a right. If Korea wants Japan to reconsider, they should be begging instead of playing the over leveraged victim card.

As much as I hate many policies under Trump administration, I have to say I like his market instincts on certain things (like this negotiation with Japan). He knows where to poke at opponent to get what he wants and knows a weakness when he sees one. No positive outcomes for Japan in this unfortunately.

Joint Statement of the United States and Japan　issued September 26, 2018

5. The agreement mentioned above is designed to be mutually beneficial, and, in conducting those negotiations, the United States and Japan will respect positions of the other government:

For the United States, market access outcomes in the motor vehicle sector will be designed to increase production and jobs in the United States in the motor vehicle industries; and

For Japan, with regard to agricultural, forestry, and fishery products, outcomes related to market access as reflected in Japan’s previous economic partnership agreements constitute the maximum level.

Pretty much the same tariff schedule aligned with TPP which Trump aborted because he wanted to destroy Obama’s legacy. But in the end, Trump gets credit for it.

https://m.news.naver.com/read.nhn?mode=LSD&sid1=100&oid=001&aid=0011036991

Korean Joint Chief of Staff reported the incident at 7:36 AM while Kyodo and NHK reported it 7:24 AM and 7:28 AM, respectively.

Hankyoreh, quoting sources in the presidential office, said that the administration was around Tuesday leaning toward ending the General Security of Military Information Agreement, or GSOMIA.

In a speech delivered on the country's Liberation Day on Aug 15 marking the end of Japanese colonial rule, South Korean President Moon Jae In indicated his willingness to "gladly join hands" if Japan chose the path of dialogue.

A subsequent lack of movement by the Japanese government, even though his office provided portions of the speech to Tokyo in advance in a show of goodwill, served as a "decisive factor," according to the paper.

リスカブス “risukabusu”

New nickname for Korea spreading across the web. Combination of “wrist cut” and “busu” (ugly girl)

Therefore, it’s referring to a situation where s girl deliberately cuts her wrist to garner attention from the opposite sex.

Nothing more than a haste knee jerk reaction since U.S. responded to their action negatively.

.."The Department of Defense expresses our strong concern and disappointment that the Moon Administration has withheld its renewal of the Republic of Korea's General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) with Japan," Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Dave Eastburn said in a statement...

“We’re disappointed to see the decision the South Koreans made about that information-sharing agreement. We’re urging each of the two countries to continue to engage,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Kim accused Japan of having ignored South Korea's repeated calls for dialogue and other conciliatory steps to resolve bitter trade and history disputes. He said Japan's such "breach of diplomatic etiquette" has undermined "our national pride."

In regards to trade dispute, METI has requested a meeting repeatedly to address Korea's past export controls but "postponed them on every occasion, providing a unilateral rationale on each occasion, even after both sides agreed on the specific date for the scheduled dialogue."

This went on for THREE YEARS and now they have the audacity to talk about "dialogue and other conciliatory steps" after the fact.

As to the history dispute (1965 agreement and Korea's High Courts asinine judgement), it's settled. Japanese government has repeatedly told the Korean government to abide by the international law.

"......3.Japan once again conveys to the Republic of Korea its position as elaborated above, and strongly demands that the Republic of Korea take appropriate measures, including immediate actions to remedy such breach of international law.

Furthermore, if appropriate measures are not taken immediately, Japan will continue to examine all possible options, including international adjudication and counter measures, and take resolute actions accordingly from the standpoint of, inter alia, protecting the legitimate business activities by Japanese companies..."

https://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/press4e_002242.html

And this moron has the nerve to accuse Japan of "breach of diplomatic etiquette".

Say what you will about the Koreans, but this headline is patently false and inflammatory. The intelligence is a rolling deal which can be renewed annually. The Koreans haven't "terminated" anything: they simply chose not to renew the deal for another year.

3. This Agreement shall remain in force for a period of one year and shall be automatically extended annually

thereafter unless either Party notifies the other in writing through the diplomatic channel ninety days in

advance of its intention to terminate the Agreement.

Here is an article from a Japanese news agency discussing that the Japanese defense system is currently failing standards and that multiple detection systems are unable to detect anything. The systems were even facing the wrong way at 4 out of 9 sites.

And why are talking about a new system that hasn’t been implemented versus that of current on site BMD?

The point of contention here is whether GSOMIA hurts Japan’s BMD or Korea’s

Where did you get this information?

I provided the link. It’s from Korea. I went out of my way to find it for a reason.

It's not about "not saying anything", but nothing showing up on Japan's ballistic missile radar screen.

You really do believe this stuff as if Korea is the gate keeper to the launch data. Amazing.

Little bit old but even your countrymen don’t believe this.

,,,,,,Japan’s missile defense capability is believed to be the second strongest in the world, after the US. Significantly, for the past two decades, the US has taken steps to strengthen Japan’s missile defense capability, based on the two countries’ shared interest in countering China. At present, the two countries have reached the stage of what is effectively integrated operation of their missile defense - from collecting information in Japan to giving the orders to intercept.......

http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_international/728973.html

U.S. and Japan has been updating/coordinating ballistic missile defense since the 90’s via Shared Early Warning (SEW) utilizing U.S. assets in Japan to receive early info on the area and time of launch, the projected area and time, where and when objects fall relating to ballistic missiles launched in the direction of Japan, which is analyzed and conveyed to the SDF by the U.S. Forces in a short period of time after the launch. Conversely, same type for info sharing comes from Japan’s Aegis and FPS-5/FPS-3 radar to U.S.

As to the ‘eye in the sky’, Japan has their own reconnaissance satellites (eight) while I believe Korea has....?

) Since the NK missile in question was flying away from Korea toward Japan, the final landing spot was of little importance to Korea, but of great importance to Japan.

Yeah right.

Any person with common knowledge about this issue clearly understands that the message was towards Blue House. Just look at the distances of two shots fired on July 31.

For NK, it’s simply changing the direction of the target.

Does Korea even own a reconnaissance satellite? I know they try to ‘lease’ one from Israel.

Anyhow, It’s none of Japan’s concern.

Lol. Koreans had to modify the distance twice before it was finally corrected by Japan.

http://www.chosunonline.com/site/data/html_dir/2019/07/27/2019072780007.html

「2発とも600キロ」　また修正発表した合参…GSOMIAで日本から情報提供

"Both missiles traveled 600 km" Another correction by Joint chiefs of staff. Information provided by GSOMIA from Japan.

Korea’s military intelligence (incompetence) at full display.

Anyhow, Japanese defense officials will have to watch CNN Breaking News for the next North Korean ballistic missile launch news because of Korea's early warning radar feed cutoff following the GSOMIA termination.

Wow. Do you really think people believe this stuff?

The Pentagon on Thursday expressed "strong concern and disappointment" in the collapse of the agreement.

C’mon writer. Let’s give a full sentence on Eastburn’s quote.

...."The Department of Defense expresses our strong concern and disappointment that the Moon Administration has withheld its renewal of the Republic of Korea's General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) with Japan,"

...."The Department of Defense expresses our strong concern and disappointment that the Moon Administration has withheld its renewal of the Republic of Korea's General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) with Japan," Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Dave Eastburn said in a statement...

https://www.newsnation.in/world-news/us-expresses-strong-concern-after-south-korea-scraps-japan-intel-sharing-pact-article-234987.html

Somebody in the past argued that U.S. would direct their concern and disappointment to Japan as opposed to Korea. There goes that argument.

Meanwhile, FM Kono Statement

https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/press/danwa/page1_000873.html

Not even a hint to Korea to reconsider. Instead, Kono states that the Japanese government opposes Korean's position on its decision based on Japan's recent changes export control .