After heavy rains, North Korea stops reenabling tunnel at nuclear test site
Previous commercial satellite imagery suggested that North Korea had resumed reactivation activity at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site since early March.
EAST ASIA
South Korea asks Japanese coast guard vessel to stop survey in Japan’s EEZ
A similar case had occurred in the same waters in Jan 2021.
What does the media’s framing of the Rohingya tell us?
Media reports are failing to reflect an underlying problem that the Bangladesh government and the international community must take into account and claim responsibility for.
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
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.