Production of Pentax (Star) Lenses has been Moved back to Japan?

Image Source: EXIF shows that picture was taken in late September 2017.

Image Source: This is a new DA*200 F2.8 lens.

K-1 Firmware Version 1.43

http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k1.html

Bug fixes again.

1st Hands-on of the D-FA* 50/1.4

https://www.yaotomi.co.jp/blog/used/2017/10/hd-pentax-d-fa50mmf14-sdm-aw.html
(in Japanese)

72mm filter thread; Nice bokeh, high resolution, mimimal CA, fast focusing.. as commented.