When bombarding South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, North Korea reminded how irrational and dangerous it can be.

The Korean Won: a brand lovin' housewife's dream come true...

By Anna Kitanaka -- Political risks that could affect businesses in Japan. -- Japan’s past is full of political instability and military unrest. However, since the war Japan can be seen as a mainly peaceful country. Unable to engage in anything other than defensive military action under the constitution, Japan has been limited when it comes to involvement in wars and conflict. Yet the country is still at risk of political volatility and economic uncertainty. Here, we take a closer look at just some of the political risks the country faces today that have the potential to affect those with Japan-related financial or business interests.

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Issue No. 350
Wednesday December 28, 2005 TOKYO

+++ VIEWPOINT: Sins of the Fathers:
Part 2 "We Believed North Korea Was a Great Country"

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Entrepreneur's Handbook Seminar 4th of Feb, 2006