South Korea redoubles push for forced labour deal as Japan remains unchanged
Japan shows little sign of offering what the victims have long sought: a direct apology and compensation.
EAST ASIA
Chinese authorities ‘preparing to down unidentified object’
Various Chinese media have reported that Chinese maritime authorities issued a cautionary notice regarding the planned downing of an “unidentified object” flying over nearby…
Cooperation key to bringing benefits across Straits
A senior Communist Party of China official called for joining hands with Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang party to oppose "Taiwan independence" and strive for national rejuvenation.
Iranian leader’s visit to China to further enhance ties
China continues to be Iran's leading trade partner, largest export destination and second-largest source of imports, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Japanese forced labour trials to resume in May
Seoul High Court carried out "services of public notice" where victims could seek damages from Japanese companies that mobilised them during World War II.
North Korea unveils likely new solid-fuel ICBM
The rollout of possible new solid-fuel ICBMs came months after North Korea tested what appears to be a new model of a new solid-fuel rocket engine at the Sohae Satellite Launching…
Air raid drills return in 6 years amid growing North Korean threats
President Yoon Suk Yeol also accused the liberal former Moon Jae-in government of neglecting civil defence drills.
Bangladesh’s expected economic growth attracts Japanese companies
According to the Japan External Trade Organization, the number of Japanese companies in Bangladesh increased from 70 in 2008 to 338 in 2022.
Washington weighing deploying medium-range missiles to US forces in Japan
The deployment of US forces in Japan may also include long-range hypersonic weapons and Tomahawks, with Japan considering Kyushu as a possible site.
South Korea, US vow action on North Korea amid push for new ties
The push comes as South Korea seeks a bigger global role with its latest Indo-Pacific Strategy, the hallmark of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy.