North Korea continues to run, expand uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon: IAEA
The assessments are in line with the North Korean leader’s recent public pledge that he will never be the first to renounce nuclear weapons.
EAST ASIA
Top Chinese legislator Li Zhanshu arrives in Kathmandu
The visit comes ahead of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, as well as Nepal’s federal and provincial elections scheduled for Nov 20.
China bolsters links with Central Asian nations
According to many observers, cooperation in the BRI between China and Central Asian nations has produced early results, helping these countries improve their infrastructure, build…
BRICS ties seen as key to global recovery
China is willing to cooperate with other BRICS countries in fields including 5G, the industrial internet, big data, artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing.
Unification minister proposes talks with N. Korea on separated families
Kwon Young-se issued a statement offering talks with North Korea to discuss the issue of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War.
Nepal looks to build cross-border railway with China
The two sides will also build a Trans-Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network.
Seoul’s top nuclear envoy heads to Japan for trilateral talks on North Korea
The meeting comes on the heels of a trilateral meeting of the security chiefs last week, as South Korea, Japan and the US are seen to be ratcheting up efforts to strengthen…
South Korean council seeks foundation or fund to compensate former requisitioned workers
According to a senior South Korean government official, the administration led by President Yoon Suk-yeol will present a solution as early as next month.
Chinese, Russian warships pass through Soya Strait
The warships were participating in Vostok 2022, a large-scale military exercise organized by the Russian military.
Vice-defense ministers of South Korea, Japan to hold rare talks
The bilateral vice defense ministerial meeting will be held for the first time since September 2016.