Calls for South Korea’s nuclear buildup a chance to widen debate: Experts
The latest Gallup Korea poll showed this week that 7 in 10 South Koreans back the country’s independent nuclear buildup, a jump from the 60 per cent support six years ago.
Geopolitics
Myanmar slapped with fresh sanctions on eve of coup anniversary
Those sanctioned include the Union Election Commission, mining enterprises, energy officials and current and former military officials.
South Korea, US agree to further step up military exercises
The two countries also agreed to expand combined field training exercises and to conduct a large-scale combined joint firing demonstration to strengthen the alliance’s…
Proposed solution to issue of requisitioned workers may leave out Japanese firms
Seoul decided it would be difficult to have the Japanese companies directly involved, like providing financial support for former requisitioned workers.
President Marcos urges diplomatic community to back Philippine growth plan
The president said post-Covid realities demand recalibrating strategies and focusing on urgent concerns that would really matter to the people.
Contentious election looms in Myanmar
Two years after the Feb 1, 2021 coup in Myanmar, the country is locked in a vicious multi-front war.
Bilawal urges ‘diplomatic resolution’ to Ukraine war in meeting with Russia
"Developing countries like Pakistan are facing negative consequences of the conflict in terms of economic impact,” Pakistan's Foreign Minister said.
What’s behind North Korean criticism of US’ Ukraine support?
Pyongyang appears to seek to officialise Russia support, but denies weapons transactions, according to the article.
Indonesia, South Korea mark 50 years of diplomacy, look to stronger cooperation
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi said that over five decades, the two countries had forged even closer ties with each other.
Destinies of Singapore and Malaysia intertwined: S’pore PM Lee Hsien Loong
In response, Malaysia's Prime Minister said there are no bilateral issues that should stay unresolved and that the two countries are capable of doing much together.