Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping Calls for Optimism and Resilience Amid Economic Challenges in Chinese New Year Speech

Chinese President Xi Jinping struck an optimistic note on Monday in a speech addressing the nation's top Communist Party officials ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Speaking about the challenges that China has faced over the past year, Xi...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Indicted for Insurrection Following Martial Law Incident

South Korean prosecutors indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection, following his controversial six-hour imposition of martial law on December 3. The move comes as anti-corruption investigators intensify their probe into the incident, which...
North Korea Conducts Strategic Cruise Missile Test

North Korea Conducts Strategic Cruise Missile Test, vows tough stance on US

North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile test, marking yet another significant development in its military capabilities. The country's leader, Kim Jong Un, personally oversaw the test, which state media KCNA described as the test-firing of an "important weapon system."...
Jeju Air crash

Jeju Air crash: South Korea to Overhaul Airport Safety Infrastructure Following Devastating Muan Plane Crash

 South Korean authorities announced on Wednesday sweeping changes to airport safety measures following the Dec 29 crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which resulted in 179 fatalities and marked the deadliest aviation disaster in the country’s history. The aircraft,...
People cross a zebra crossing in a business district in central Seoul, South Korea

South Korea’s Birthrate Sees First Uptick in Nine Years Amid Post-Pandemic Rebound in Marriages

South Korea's birthrate is set to rise in 2024 for the first time in nearly a decade, driven by a rebound in marriages that had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The development offers a glimmer of hope for...
A collapsed wall of a house after an earthquake in Lucao township, Chiayi County Taiwan

6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Injuring 27 and Triggering Landslides

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people injured and causing widespread disruptions. The tremors were felt across the island, with the epicenter recorded 12 kilometers north of Yujing, a district known for its...
Police officers check visitors at the main gate of the Constitutional Court in Seoul

South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to Appear in Constitutional Court

South Korea’s political landscape faces a pivotal moment as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to make his first appearance at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. The proceedings will determine whether Yoon will be permanently removed from office following...
Thousands Rally Amid Snowstorm Over South Korea’s Political Crisis

Political Turmoil in South Korea: Uncertainty Surrounds Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Amid Arrest Drama

A prolonged period of political uncertainty continues to grip South Korea as the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol hangs in the balance. The botched attempt to arrest him has not only emboldened his supporters but also rekindled support...
China-Taiwan

Chinese Cyberattacks on Taiwan Reach Alarming New High: 2.4 Million Cases Reported in 2024

Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) reported a significant surge in cyberattacks targeting government departments in 2024, with daily averages soaring to 2.4 million attacks—double the 1.2 million daily attacks recorded in 2023. The bureau attributes the bulk of these attacks...
South Korea Transport Minister, Park Sang-woo

South Korea’s Transport Minister Resigns Over Deadly Jeju Air Crash

South Korea’s Transport Minister, Park Sang-woo, announced his intention to resign on Tuesday, January 7, taking responsibility for the tragic crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216. The fatal accident, which occurred on December 29, has cast a somber shadow over...
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