Defence Minister Dong Jun, China

China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun Reportedly Under Investigation Amid Anti-Corruption Purge

China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun is reportedly under investigation as part of a far-reaching anti-corruption probe, according to the Financial Times (FT). If confirmed, Dong would become the third consecutive serving or former Chinese defence minister to be implicated in...
Tragedy in Zhuhai, China

A Wave of Revenge Attacks in China: A Cry for Deeper Societal Reforms?

In just nine days, China has witnessed a chilling sequence of mass casualty incidents that have left communities reeling and experts questioning the country's underlying societal stresses. Analysts caution against dismissing these events as isolated acts of troubled individuals, pointing...
South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Convicted of Election Law Violation

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Indicted for Alleged Misuse of Public Funds

Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party and a prominent opposition figure, was indicted on Tuesday, November 19, for allegedly misusing more than 100 million won (US$71,900) of public funds during his tenure as governor of Gyeonggi Province...
China: Car Crash Outside Changde' Primary School Leaves Several Students and parents Injured

China: Car Crash Outside Changde’ Primary School Leaves Several Students and parents Injured

In a horrifying incident early Tuesday morning, several students and parents were injured when a car crashed outside Yong’an Primary School in Changde, Hunan Province. The crash occurred around 7:50 a.m. and has left the nation grappling with shock and...
Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un Accuses US and West of Using Ukraine as ‘Shock Troops’ Against Russia, Warns of Global Conflict

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and its allies of using Ukraine as "shock troops" against Russia, a strategy he claims risks igniting a global conflict, according to state-run media. His remarks reflect a deepening...
Booksellers

Chinese Booksellers Battle Censorship at Home and Thrive Abroad

Yu Miao smiles with quiet satisfaction as he stands amidst 10,000 books on bamboo shelves at his newly reopened bookstore, JF Books, located in the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. Far removed from his original Shanghai location, Yu now operates without...
North Korea showcased the M2024 variant of the Cheonma-2 main battle tank during combined exercises involving tank and mechanized units of the North Korean Army.

South Korean Border Villages Face ‘Noise Bombing’ from North Korea: A Community Under Siege

In the stillness of a crisp autumn night, an eerie cacophony reverberates through this small village near the border with North Korea. The sounds are unsettling: a deep, crackly noise like a giant gong being repeatedly struck; other times, the...
Mass Knife and Vehicle Attacks china

Tragedy Strikes China: Second Mass Knife and Vehicle Attacks in a week, Spark Debate on Mental Health and Economic Stress

China witnessed two devastating attacks on Saturday, November 17, that left communities reeling and raised urgent questions about mental health and social stresses in the country. A former student of Wuxi Vocational College of Arts and Technology in Jiangsu Province...
North Korea Warns South Korea with Severe Repercussions Over Propaganda Leaflets, “Pay a Dear Price,” Says Kim Yo-jong

North Korea Warns South Korea with Severe Repercussions Over Propaganda Leaflets: “Pay a Dear Price,” Says Kim Yo-jong

Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, issued a stern warning to South Korea on Sunday, threatening that it would face a "dear price" for the dissemination of propaganda leaflets near the border. Her fiery statement...
North Korean soldier is seen next to a loudspeaker used to broadcast noise to South Korean border regions .

North Korea’s GPS Jamming Enters 10th Day, Disrupting Signals in South Korea’s Gangwon Region

North Korea’s jamming of Global Positioning System (GPS) signals across its border with South Korea continued for the 10th consecutive day on Sunday, heightening regional security concerns. South Korean military officials confirmed the detection of interference in the northern areas...
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