March 29, 2024

North Korea Again Vows to Reject Contact from Japan

Seoul, March 29 (Jiji Press)--North Korean officials on Friday reiterated that the country will reject any contact from Japan.

(Update 2) Kobayashi Pharmaceutical COO Apologizes over Health Issues

Osaka, March 29 (Jiji Press)--Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. President and Chief Operating Officer Akihiro Kobayashi on Friday apologized over a series of health issues that have occurred among users of its dietary supplement products containing "beni koji" red fermented rice.

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