Online platform set up for easier access to old maps of East Asia
The maps date as far back as 1592 and users can see how various maps published later captured the same regions, by entering the names of places on the East Asian Old Map…
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Tours to Korea, Japan heat up tourism market
As Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan further ease Covid-19 border entry regulations for foreigners, Vietnamese businesses are confident in the growth of tourism.
Beijing slams DPP’s separatist attempt via law amendment
A spokesperson said such moves by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party are being closely watched
Cheong Wa Dae says trilateral summit with China, Japan still under discussion
The three neighboring countries have held a summit every year under a rotation system, but last year’s Seoul meeting was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic
Seoul official optimistic over deal to end Korean War, rules out rift with Washington
First Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun said he expects the result to come out soon, and that the next step is to make the proposal to North Korea
N Korea may test long-range missile next year: US intelligence agency
North Korean leaders view nuclear arms as critical to regime survival, the report said.
N. Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea
The launch follows a series of Pyongyang's weapons tests, including the launch of a hypersonic missile last month.
Kishida not in a rush for his first phone call with Moon
Japan media say he could be prioritising the elections due to take place later this month.
Taiwan wants ‘status quo’, not China’s path, says president
Rejecting Chinese military coercion, Ms Tsai said the island has strengthened ties with U.S., Japan and Australia.
Taiwan question will be resolved as national rejuvenation becomes reality, says Xi
Socialism with Chinese characteristics has proven to be the only correct path to realise national rejuvenation, the Chinese President said.