Kim Jong Un-Kim Yo Jong, North Korea

Authoritarian Governance in Asia: Centralized Control in China, North Korea, and Myanmar and Its Impact on Regional Politics

Authoritarian governance, characterized by centralized power, strict control over political freedoms, and limited public participation, remains a significant political model in various parts of the world. China, North Korea, and Myanmar are three prominent examples of countries where authoritarian governance...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea’s Nuclear Program: Threats of Nuclear Proliferation and Regional Instability

North Korea's nuclear program has been a persistent source of international concern for decades, posing significant threats of nuclear proliferation and regional instability. Despite numerous diplomatic efforts and sanctions, North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear capabilities, raising fears...
Japan Military

Japan’s Military Expansion: Response to North Korean Threats and China’s Regional Dominance

Japan's post-World War II pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, has long restricted its military capabilities to self-defense. However, in recent years, Japan has increasingly expanded its military power, driven by the rising threats from North Korea and China's growing dominance...
Yoon Suk Yeol- South Korea

South Korea Calls for Dialogue with North Korea Amid Escalating Tensions on Korean Peninsula

In a bold move aimed at addressing the rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has proposed the establishment of an official dialogue channel with North Korea. This proposal, which he announced during his address...
China's Diplomacy

China’s Mediating Role Crucial as Nuclear Threats Rise Between North Korea and South Korea

As tensions escalate on the Korean Peninsula, Beijing is navigating a complex diplomatic landscape involving both Pyongyang and Seoul, amid growing fears of a looming nuclear crisis. Analysts caution that there is a “significant possibility” of further provocations by North...
North Korea

North Korea’s Cultural Purge Continues with Ban on Slang and Bridal Dresses

North Korea, under the rule of Kim Jong Un, is notorious for its stringent control over its citizens' lives, aiming to eliminate any influence from the outside world, especially South Korea. A recent report released by South Korea's Unification Ministry...
South Korea - North Korea Border

Korean Peninsula Instability Reflected in “Junk”

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have once again flared up in an unusual and unsettling manner. Between May 27-28 and June 1-2, 2024, North Korea launched approximately 980 balloons from across the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into South Korea. These...
North Korea Balloon

North Korea’s Balloon Trash: A Growing Security Concern for South Korea

North Korea resumed its balloon campaign on Saturday, allegedly aimed at dropping trash on South Korea, according to South Korea’s military. This development comes just two days after South Korean activists launched their own balloons to distribute propaganda leaflets in...
Liu Jianchao

China’s top envoy in shaping US-China relations

Chinese career diplomat Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has pledged to change the country's image of "wolf warrior" diplomacy and increase cooperation between China and the United States. Liu is seen as...
Kim Jong-un

North Korea’s Threats: Rhetoric or Reality

The Korean War ended over 70 years ago, and a tense peace has prevailed on the Korean peninsula. The two Koreas have exchanged artillery fire, battled in economic and diplomatic arenas, and even secretly dispatched spies to each other's territory....
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