The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea

N.Korea 'Tested New Rocket Launchers': The South Korean government has concluded that the six missiles North Korea launched into the sea between Saturday and Monday aimed to test new bigger multiple rocket launchers. The missiles flew about 150 km, but their maximum range is estimated to be 180-200 km. >> Full Text

Japanese Historians Back Korean Sovereignty Over Dokdo: Four Japanese academics held a press conference in Busan on Tuesday to announce their support of Korea's sovereignty over the Dokdo islets. The four are members of a group opposed to Japan's flimsy colonial claim to the islets. >> Full Text

Osaka Mayor Weighs into Sex Slaves Debate Again: Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto has again found himself with his foot in his mouth after claiming that armies including Korea's have habitually used women to solve "the problem of sex on the battlefield." Hashimoto had earlier got into hot water by claiming the sex slaves were "necessary." >> Full Text