North Korea’s youth and elite becoming disillusioned with regime: Expert
Elite defector-turned-lawmaker Rep. Tae Yong-ho believes that Kim Jong-un’s regime will fall from power one day, as time ushers in a new generation of possible dissidents.
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South Korean military to develop drones to spy enemy rear areas
The Defence Ministry also said that the response to the cross-border infiltration by North Korean drones did not breach armistice agreements, and that the countermeasure was…
Japan, Germany to launch high-level intergovernmental talks
The two countries intend to strengthen bilateral cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific and achieve other goals by holding intergovernmental consultations.
China targets cosmetics makers amid fears of technology transfer
According to several sources, the authorities require cosmetic companies to register all the raw ingredients used in cosmetic products by the end of April 2023.
Japan, Britain to sign defence pact
The pact will set a legal framework for the activities of the Self-Defense Forces in the United Kingdom and British military personnel in Japan.
Japan, US to release joint paper on security cooperation
The envisaged joint document is intended to promote the strong Japan-US alliance by outlining the deepening of bilateral security cooperation.
Japan, US to step up cooperation in developing next-generation nuclear reactors
The two nations are also expected to discuss concerns about the growing shortage of natural gas in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
South Korean activist suggests using cultural reach to fight Japan’s ‘revisionism’
The professor of general education highlighted taking advantage of a wider recognition of Korean culture, thanks in part to K-pop sensation BTS and recent Netflix megahit “Squid…
Booking systems launched for cross-border travel between China and Hong Kong
Chinese residents were able to make reservations starting January 6 for entering Hong Kong through an online booking system operated by the Shenzhen authority.
Japan, US to launch body to tackle human rights abuses
The new body will aim to promulgate within Japan regulations that Washington has strengthened to tackle problems like forced labour, according to several government officials.