South Korea

South Korea’s Employment Permit System: Stability at the Expense of Migrant Rights

South Korea has long prided itself on being a beacon of democracy and progress in East Asia — a nation where candlelight vigils have brought down presidents and K-pop stars headline political protests. Yet behind this progressive image lies a...
Chinese Changhe Z-10 attack helicopter

Chinese Z-10 Attack Helicopter Reportedly Intercepts Foreign Aircraft Near Disputed Airspace: U.S. Navy Aircraft Intercepted?

In a stark reminder of the growing volatility in East Asia, China’s state broadcaster CCTV aired footage on August 1 showing a tense mid-air encounter between a Chinese military helicopter and what it claims was a U.S. Navy aircraft over...
Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Jets

Indonesia’s Interest in Türkiye’s KAAN Fighter Jets Raises Questions Over Its Loyalty to South Korea’s KF-21 Program

In a move that has raised eyebrows across Asia's defence community, Indonesia has openly declared its interest in joining Türkiye’s KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet program, casting a shadow over its existing commitment to South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae project. The announcement,...
US, South Korea

White House Expresses Relief as South Korea Ends Decades of Martial Law, Paving Way for Democratic Reforms

The United States has expressed relief following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s decision to rescind his unexpected declaration of emergency martial law, according to an anonymous statement by a White House National Security Council spokesperson on Tuesday. The decision,...
Yoon Suk Yeol, Xi Jinping to Hold Summit on APEC Sidelines

Yoon Suk Yeol, Xi Jinping to Hold Summit on APEC Sidelines, Discuss Regional Security and Cooperation

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, marking their second summit since November 2022 in Indonesia. The meeting underscores the evolving...
Pagers

Taiwan Clears Local Firms in Investigation of Explosive Pagers Used in Deadly Lebanon Attack on Hezbollah

Taiwanese prosecutors announced on Monday that they have closed an investigation into explosive devices hidden in pagers that detonated in Lebanon in September, reportedly causing substantial casualties among Iran-backed Hezbollah members. Taiwan clarified that no Taiwanese citizens or companies were...
Kamala Harris-Donald Trump

2024 US Elections: East Asian Economic Response, Adjustments in Regional Trade

The election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2016 sent ripples through East Asia, prompting significant recalibration among economic policymakers on the region’s reliance on U.S. leadership in global trade. Today, the question is no longer just about...
Vladimir Putin-Kim Jong Un

China Dismisses Concerns Over North Korea’s Military Presence in Russia, Asserts It’s “Their Own Sovereign Matter”

China stated firmly on Friday that the growing ties between North Korea and Russia are “not its concern.” This declaration comes on the heels of warnings from the United States that up to 8,000 North Korean troops have reached Russia's...
North Korea new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korea Unleashes Powerful New ICBM Test Amid Alleged Military Support for Russia

North Korea conducted a test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), dubbed the Hwasong-19, on Thursday. According to North Korean state media, this latest missile is "the world’s strongest strategic missile." The launch has intensified global tension, particularly...

Asian Countries: List, Capitals, Currency, and Population

Asia, the largest continent on Earth, is a diverse and culturally rich region encompassing a vast array of countries, each with its own unique identity. Asia's geopolitical landscape involves exploring its countries, their capitals, currencies, and populations. This essay provides...
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