East Asia
China vies for Middle East Influence through Palestinian Support
In 1965, China became the first non-Arab nation to forge ties with the Palestinians. A couple decades later in 1988, China officially recognized Palestinian statehood.
Breaking Up the Unification Church of Japan
Last year’s assassination of the Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched a year-long examination into the Unification Church, ending on Friday, October 13, 2023, with the Japanese government officially asking the Tokyo District Court to legally dissolve the Church.
Taiwan Examines Israel-Hamas Conflict, Searching for Insight
Countries all around the world are watching the war between Israel and Hamas — and Taiwan is no exception.
China Ramps up Efforts to Tackle its Population Crisis
On Tuesday October 10, 2023, Chinese state media announced the CCP’s plan to conduct a nationwide survey to “monitor China’s population developmental changes and provide a basis for the Communist party… to formulate… population related policies.” The survey comes as China begins to see its long-growing population begin to shrink for the first time in six decades.
The Increasingly Active Foreign Policy of Japan
On April 3rd and 4th, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan held a joint military drill in the sea of Japan.
Russian and Chinese Presidents Meet Despite ICC Warrant
Chinese President Xi Jingping left Russia on the 22nd after holding two days of in person discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, ending the 40th occasion the two leaders have met in person in the past decade.
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.