‘Dokdo Ambassador’ singer Kim Chang-yeol ‘denied entry to Japan’
Kim Chang-yeol, a member of DJ DOC and ambassador for the Dokdo Love Movement, was denied entry to Japan ahead of an event commemorating 'Takeshima Day' in Shimane Prefecture.
Shimane Prefecture's 'Takeshima Day' Event Attended by Japanese Officials Again... Government Strongly Protests
The South Korean government has strongly protested Japan's continued claims of sovereignty over the disputed Dokdo islets during an official event in Shimane Prefecture.
Shimane Nuclear Power Plant's Pluthermal Expected to Start in 2029; Tottori Governor Responds with Opposition
The Shimane Nuclear Power Plant plans to begin pluthermal generation in 2029, but Tottori's governor has expressed strong opposition.
Early Closing Times for 90% of Voting Stations in Shimane Prefecture Due to Snow
In Shimane Prefecture, 93.5% of the polling stations will close earlier than scheduled due to heavy snowfall, with some stations shutting down up to four hours early.
Strong earthquake hit western Japan, halting shinkansen
A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck western Japan, causing minor injuries and halting the operation of shinkansen trains, although no tsunami warning was issued.
Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan's Shimane Prefecture
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Shimane Prefecture, causing significant tremors but no tsunami risk and minimal damage reported.