No easy way out for Seoul-Tokyo deadlock
A deadline looms for Japan to remove export ban. The conflict between South Korea and Japan over trade and historical issues is likely to intensify in the coming days, but…
South Korea ramps up efforts to protect industries from Japan’s export curbs
The export ban imposed by Japan continues to be in place. With just a couple of days remaining for Japan’s decision on removing South Korea from its whitelist of trusted trade…
South Korea beset by escalating trade tensions
Korean agricultural sector may be hit by US moves to press WTO. South Korea faces economic disruption as Japan moves to tighten export curbs on materials necessary for local tech…
Xi’s visit ushers new era in China-DPRK relations
50,000 people performed at a grand show held to welcome Chinese president. Kim Chu-ill is still full of excitement when he recalls the staging of a grand gymnastics and artistic…
Korea overtakes US in youth unemployment
Korea’s economy is sluggish on the back of the US – China trade war and its struggles with Japan. South Korea saw its youth unemployment rate reach 10.4 percent in…
Rohingyas should be given citizenship or their own state
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed made the statement in response to the Rohingya refugee situation. The Rohingyas should be treated as Myanmar nationals or be given a…
Japan to acquire 20 unmanned helicopters
Yomiuri Shimbun reports the acquisition is designed to counter China’s growing presence. The government plans to introduce about 20 large, unmanned helicopters to Maritime…
Hong Kong police and protesters engage in standoff near Beijing’s liaison office
Tear gas fired and clashes reported. Hong Kong police fired tear gas in a bid to disperse protesters on Sunday (July 28) in a residential neighbourhood close to Beijing’s…
#boycottJapan campaign puts Korean workers in tight spot
The two countries have been at loggerheads over Japan’s export ban of high tech materials. These days, Kim Hyun-jin feels uneasy telling others where he works. “I have…
Trump on Afghanistan
Trump’s latest misstep on Afghanistan puts the country once again in the headlines. THE American president is not known for his politically correct remarks, be it on…