Tokyo, Seoul look toward 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who places great importance on Japan, faces difficulties in managing his administration, and details of new cooperation agreements between…
Geopolitics
Japan-S. Korea public opinion survey: Understanding of security cooperation deepens, but problems remain
Against the background of this worsening security environment, there may be a growing awareness in South Korea that cooperation not only with the United States but also with…
Taiwan steps up security after Chinese man enters illegally by boat
Taiwan’s coast guard arrested the man on June 9 after his vessel collided with other boats on the Tamsui River, which flows from the capital Taipei to the island’s northern…
Private sector support vital when Malaysia takes Asean chair, says minister
The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said he welcomed a collaborative approach to ensure that ongoing efforts within the Asean framework are aligned with business needs and…
India will focus on finding solutions to issues with China, Pakistan: Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India will focus on finding solutions to border issues with China and the continued cross-border terrorism with Pakistan on…
Premier Li Qiang’s 3-nation trip set to boost ties
Trips are seen as a significant diplomatic move that analysts said highlights China's efforts to further strengthen its relations with countries in the Asia-Pacific region amid…
President Marcos skipping Ukraine Peace Summit, presidential adviser on peace to attend
This came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky personally visited the Philippines to invite Marcos to attend the Swiss-organised summit, which will be held in Switzerland…
Vietnam’s Deputy FM attends ASEAN+3, EAS, ARF Senior Officials’ Meetings in Laos
The participating countries agreed on the need to promote practical and mutually beneficial cooperation, and effectively support ASEAN in building the community, for peace,…
Muslim-majority allies urge world to up pressure on Israel
The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, which also includes Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria and Pakistan, called for an immediate ceasefire in the devastated…
South Korea, US review joint guidelines against North Korean nuclear threats
At the latest meeting the two countries discussed ways for making US strategic assets more visible in and around South Korea and conducting joint nuclear exercises, the Ministry…