South Korean president urges Japan to confront its colonial history in Liberation Day address - President Lee Jae Myung called on Tokyo to face its history in his Liberation Day address

Oasis drew criticism from fans in South Korea for a video that resembled Japan's Rising Sun Flag, linked to wartime militarism.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of war and the bitter lessons from the era of Japanese militarism.

As South Korea commemorated the 80th anniversary of its liberation from colonial rule on Friday, a festival called for the reunification of the divided Peninsula.

An estimated 50,000 to 200,000 women were forced into sexual slavery in countries occupied by the Japanese army during WWII

India's state-owned miner IREL is seeking to collaborate with Japanese and South Korean companies to start commercial production of rare earth magnets, a source familiar with the matter said, as part of efforts to reduce reliance on China.

Video contains artwork that fans have said resembles the Rising Sun Flag, widely associated with Japanese imperialism

Ethereum has reached new highs in yen and won, fueled by strong demand in Japan and South Korea. Growing interest from big investors adds to the rise.