Japan’s latest defense review highlights rising risks from North Korea and breaks down how the two militaries stack up across key domains.

Japan’s recent militaristic rhetoric has provoked the wrath of North Korea—but no one in Asia has any idea how Pyongyang will actually respond yet.

By Joyce Lee, Heejin Kim and Laurie Chen SEOUL/BEIJING, Jan 2 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, as Beijing looks to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst rising tensions with Japan over Taiwan.

Japan is facing its most complex security environment in generations, pointing to Russia, China, North Korea and uncertainty in the Middle East as the key factors, defense leaders said on Thursday. They said Japan’s military will improve its capabilities and bolster cooperation with like-minded partners and allies,