East Asia
Korean President Yoon Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida
President Yoon Suk-yeol flew to Tokyo to meet Prime Minister Kishida on March 16th, which is the first official Korea-Japan summit in 12 years.
China Floats Politically Charged Mediation in Ukraine
Feb. 24 was an auspicious day in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict; the date marked one year since hostilities, and nine years since the Russian partition of Crimea. On that day in 2023, China made its first major offer of mediation to the embattled nations.
Possible Arrest of Lee Jae Myung and the Fate of the Korean Democratic Party
President Yoon of South Korea approved the request to arrest Korean Democratic Party leader Lee Jae Myung on February 20th.
Nationwide Protests set China to loosen COVID restrictions
A fire in a high rise building in Urumqi, China sparked rare nationwide protests against the state’s harsh coronavirus restriction policies.
North Korea Launches Another Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Test
This Friday, North Korea launched a new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that is reported to be its strongest yet. The missile, speculated to be Hwasong-17, is reported to have landed near the waters of Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido.
Increased Political Polarization among Korean media and the Fall of MBC
Korea’s political landscape has become increasingly polarized since President Park’s political scandal and President Moon’s inauguration before Yoon took hold of office this year.
South Korea Mourns Itaewon Halloween Crowd Surge Victims
A crowd surge that happened in the Itaewon district in South Korea’s capital Seoul has left 156 people dead and over 150 injured this past Halloween weekend.
Lee Jae Yong’s appointment as the New Samsung Chairman and the Future of the Korean Economy
Since Lee Jae Yong’s appointment as the Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, it took 10 years for Lee to finally inherit his father’s Samsung kingdom amidst Korean political turmoil and a global supply chain crisis.
Kakao Outage Sparks Public Anger
These disruptions highlighted the nation’s dependence on the corporation, thus sparking the conversation of the company’s monopolization in the industry.
Korean Democratic Party Stumbles Again with Massive Lee Scandals
Since Yoon Suk Yeol’s conservative regime took power this May, the transition from the previous liberal regime of Moon Jae-in has been a rough ride for Korea during the last few months, with unprecedented political polarization amongst the general population.
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Backward Step For Gender Equality
In alignment with his campaign promise, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has announced his push towards abolishing a Gender Equality Ministry.
North Korea Threatens Preemptive Strike If Threatened: Should The West be Concerned?
Speaking at a massive military parade commemorating the 90th founding anniversary of the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army, Kim Jong Un emphasized the importance of nuclear weapons
What do rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific mean for China?
Tensions in the Asia-Pacific region continued to rise after AUKUS members released a joint statement noting their intentions to develop hypersonic weapons.
Korean Obsession Over College and the Fall of Cho's Family
Alongside the tough power transition from President Moon to President-elect Yoon, Korean society is experiencing a side-effect of its obsession with college.
Korea's new Blue House and the dawn of an uneasy transition
South Korea is going through a particularly tough transition of power for the future government due to various matters, including the move of the Blue House, which is Korea’s counterpart of the United States’ White House.
Meeting of high-ranking Chinese and Indian officials shows hope for cooperation, with reservations
The foreign ministers of China and India met last week for the first time since border clashes between the two countries ensued nearly two years ago.
Shanghai in Lockdown: How Long Will China’s No-COVID Policy Last?
Since our article last week reporting on the recent Chinese lockdown, authorities have instituted several changes to the previously announced plan.
Shanghai in Lockdown: A Strain on the Zero-COVID Policy
On Sunday, March 27, officials in Shanghai announced that the city would be reentering lockdown after the city recorded a record-high number of new cases since the initial appearance of COVID-19 in the country -- 2,678 cases.
Japan’s Response to Ukraine: A Surprisingly Tough Reaction
When Japan imposed sanctions against Russia immediately following the invasion of Ukraine, it broke from a long held “soft” approach to Russian diplomacy.
Beijing announces lowest growth target in 30 years amid rising challenges
China recently unveiled its new economic projections in its annual Two Sessions meeting, which draws delegates from across the country to announce national economic policies for the upcoming year.