China blasts Japan’s repeated promotion of ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ concept
Since the beginning of this year, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has peddled the new version of the "free and open Indo-Pacific".
South Korea President Lee vows to revive policy of reconciliation with North Korea
President Lee Jae Myung receives former president Moon Jae-in at the Blue House for the first time since his inauguration. Over lunch, they discussed policy directives that had…
Japan’s arctic policy to be revised with emphasis on research, cooperation
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the government’s Headquarters for Ocean Policy, gave the instruction in its meeting on Monday.
China imposes new export controls, deepening Japan row
The new additions, including major companies, "have participated in enhancing Japan's military capabilities", the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement.
South Korea, Japan defence chiefs reaffirm commitment to complete denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula
They also agreed to continue bilateral and trilateral security cooperation with the United States, while avoiding any mention of a politically sensitive military logistics pact…
Chinese and Russian air forces carry out joint patrol
Planes from both sides flew over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and western Pacific Ocean, demonstrating the two forces' resolve and capability to safeguard regional peace and…
South Korea to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’ to counter North Korea
South Korea's Defence Ministry said it plans to rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities, including by training “drone warriors” and distributing tens of…
67 Nepalis die in Japan in over ten months, 25 by suicide
Most victims were student visa holders engaged in work, as rising costs, loan pressure and weak support systems fuel concern over mental health and labour oversight.
North Korean soldier under investigation after crossing military demarcation line overnight
The soldier is believed to have expressed a wish to defect to South Korea, according to military sources.
China condemns Taiwan President Lai’s remarks, reaffirms opposition to independence
Zhang Han, a spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a regular news conference that Lai's remarks and actions cannot change the historical and legal fact…