Budget raised for defense system against North Korean threats
Meanwhile, South Korea’s Unification Ministry has requested a 22 percent increase in its budget for humanitarian aid to North Korea
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Korea, Mongolia to strengthen strategic partnership, cooperate on rare earth supply
A South Korean official also said that Seoul will explore ways to work together with Mongolia for diversifying the country’s supply chain.
China warns US over warships sailing through Taiwan Straits
The statement came after two US cruisers, Chancellorsville and Antietam, sailed through the Taiwan Straits.
Top US diplomat for East Asia policy discusses denuclearization, trade with Seoul officials
The officials also agreed to maintain a firm readiness posture and take stern measures against any additional provocations from North Korea.
Ukraine war keeps Japanese fishers from regular saury haul
Japanese vessels are unable to fish around Japan’s northern territories or the Kuril Islands, which are usually the main fishing grounds.
South Korea’s foreign minister arrives in Mongolia on trip to deepen bilateral ties
The trip comes as Mongolia has recently gained keen attention for its rich resources amid international efforts to secure global supply chains.
Taiwan proposes 14% jump in defence spending, to deploy drone systems after rock-throwing video
The planned defence spending, which is a record high and must be approved by parliament, marks the island’s sixth consecutive year of growth in defence spending since 2017.
US senator arrives in Taiwan, defying Beijing
Spokesman for China’s Embassy in Washington Liu Pengyu vowed that Beijing would take unspecified “resolute countermeasures” in response to what he called the US…
Saudi king directs govt to invest $1 billion in Pakistan: Report
Earlier this week, State Bank of Pakistan Acting Governor Murtaza Syed had announced $4 billion in financing for Pakistan from friendly countries.
Pandas highlight 50 years of US-China ties
Over the past 50 years, giant pandas have bonded US and Chinese scientists and animal care experts together to work on a shared goal: saving the species from extinction.