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Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter: Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japan-and-north-korea-need-to-start-a-new-chapter/
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Uncertainties loom over Korea-China-Japan summit as tensions persist : The prospects of a trilateral summit between South Korea, China and Japan ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_372982.html
Human rights group urges gov't to submit written questions to UN to protect North Korean defectors
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/103_373014.html
As Israel’s foreign ties falter amid war in Gaza, Taiwan sees chance to cosy up: Since Israel launched its
scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3258086/israels-foreign-ties-falter-amid-war-gaza-taiwan-sees-chance-cosy
Tinubu receives envoys, canvasses stronger partnerships in manufacturing sector: President Tinubu said his administration’s reforms have bolstered Nigeria's ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/687515-tinubu-receives-envoys-canvasses-stronger-partnerships-in-manufacturing-sector.html
Biden and Kishida discuss Taiwan Strait: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/04/12/2003816303
Kenyan law firm G&A LLP signs partnership deal with Seoul’s Jipyong LLC ahead of Korea-Africa Summit
nation.africa/kenya/news/kenyan-law-firm-g-a-llp-signs-partnership-deal-with-seoul-s-jipyong-llc-ahead-of-korea-africa-summit-4582342
South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho returns home after being detained in China on suspicion of accepting bribes
cnn.com/2024/03/25/sport/son-jun-ho-china-bribery-soccer-spt-intl/
S Korean trade, diplomacy trending away from China: South Korea is trending away from economic dependence on China and increasing its trilateral interactions ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/s-korean-trade-diplomacy-trending-away-from-china/
Russia detains South Korean in country’s east on suspicion of spying: Baek Won-soon was detained in Vladivostok earlier this year – the latest foreign national ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/12/russia-detains-south-korean-in-countrys-east-on-suspicion-of-spying
Now you can subscribe to a North Korean state TV streaming service: Content typically includes propaganda about leaders and bad news about other countries.
rfa.org/english/news/korea/streaming-03112024171310.html
North Korean forced labour programme condemns workers to beatings, sexual abuse in Chinese seafood factories
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-10-north-korean-forced-labour-misery-in-chinese-seafood-factories/
Taiwanese top ranking of foreign spenders in Japan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/03/2003815878
US working 'day in day out' to prevent weapons transfer to Russia - War in Ukraine - World
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/11/520371/World/War-in-Ukraine/US-working-;day-in-day-out;-to-prevent-weapons-tra.aspx
North Korea: An Interesting Start to 2024: A new policy direction seems to be emerging.
thediplomat.com/2024/02/north-korea-an-interesting-start-to-2024/
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Jaishankar on a three-day Singapore visit to strengthen ties : Furthermore, Jaishankar will meet with the Indian diaspora in Singapore on Sunday at an event ...
financialexpress.com/business/defence-jaishankar-on-a-three-day-singapore-visit-to-strengthen-tiesnbsp-3434960/
Former China Football Association chief sentenced to life for bribery, while South Korean player Son Jun-ho is released
scmp.com/sport/football/article/3256704/south-korean-footballer-son-jun-ho-released-after-nearly-year-held-china-ex-cfa-chief-sentenced-life
Paid articlePaid Top diplomats of S. Korea, US, Japan to hold talks in Brazil : The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan will hold talks later this week on ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/02/120_369276.html
Indonesian Engineers Under Investigation For South Korean KF-21 Boramae Data Leak Attempt
theaviationist.com/2024/03/20/indonesian-engineers-under-investigation-for-south-korean-kf-21-boramae-data-leak-attempt/
Taiwan blasts China's objection to 2024 Summit for Democracy participation: Foreign ministry dismisses Beijing's 'one China' rhetoric as ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5117999
Is it all over for the World Summit for Democracy?: The World Summit for Democracy is threatening to collapse. This creates an opportunity for Switzerland and ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/democracy/is-it-all-over-for-the-world-summit-for-democracy/73480129
Cuba, South Korea forge diplomatic relations: Around 14,000 South Koreans visited Cuba every year before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the ministry
monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/cuba-south-korea-forge-diplomatic-relations-4529088
In visit to PH Senate, former UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki-moon calls for global solidarity: In visit to PH Senate, former UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki-moon calls for global ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/2/27/former-un-sec-gen-ban-ki-moon-visits-senate-1654
Celine Nadolny from Recklinghausen meets Ban Ki-moon: Celine Nadolny, award-winning financial blogger from Recklinghausen, is a guest at the World Forum in ...
recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de/recklinghausen/celine-nadolny-aus-recklinghausen-trifft-ban-ki-moon-ein-unglaublich-sympathischer-mann-w845572-6000575388/
Malaysians denied passage into S. Korea due to entry discrepancies: PETALING JAYA: The recent cases of Malaysians being denied passage into South Korea were due ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/18/malaysians-denied-passage-into-s-korea-due-to-entry-discrepancies
Former world leaders call for 'long-view leadership' on threats to humanity: Open letter signed by 130 political figures, celebrities, entrepreneurs and ...
thenationalnews.com/world/europe/2024/02/15/former-world-leaders-call-for-long-view-leadership-on-threats-to-humanity/
Pope Francis, Hillary Clinton & Ban Ki-Moon To Be Feted At Berlin Cinema For Peace Gala Alongside Works Protecting Jewish Life & Sharon Stone Art
deadline.com/2024/02/pope-francis-hillary-clinton-ban-ki-moon-cinema-for-peace-gala-berlin-1235822747/
Diplomatic rift overshadows Russian vice foreign minister's secret visit to Seoul
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/02/120_368276.html
'A lot of punishment, no food, hard work': North Korean defector's fears for sister who will 'die in jail'
news.sky.com/story/a-lot-of-punishment-no-food-hard-work-north-korean-defectors-fears-for-sister-who-will-die-in-jail-13059899
S. Korea summons Russian ambassador over commentary on Yoon's remark : South Korea's foreign ministry on Saturday summoned the top Russian envoy to Seoul to ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/02/120_368149.html
South Korea, US to start defence cost talks early, before US elections -media: South Korea and the United States have agreed to start early talks on how to share ...
reuters.com/world/south-korea-us-start-defence-cost-talks-early-before-us-elections-media-2024-01-16/
Taiwan tells China to ‘face up to reality’ of Lai's victory: MOFA says Beijing's claims 'go against will of Taiwanese people'
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5078423
Allies hold drills with US Navy supercarrier: South Korea, the United States and Japan have conducted joint naval exercises including the participation of the U ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/01/205_367091.html
China urges ‘calm and restraint’ from all sides after North Korea fires artillery near South Korean islands
hongkongfp.com/2024/01/05/china-urges-calm-and-restraint-from-all-sides-after-north-korea-fires-artillery-near-south-korean-islands/
Quick Glance: North Korea Threatens Seoul Over Military Exercises
- Pyongyang conducts repeated live-fire drills near its coast and threatens Seoul.
- North Korea threatens an immediate military strike in response to any 'provocation'.
- Kim Yo Jong, powerful sister and close ally of Kim Jong Un, made the threat as Pyongyang fired artillery shells near its border with South Korea.
- The remarks follow reports by the South Korean military that the North had fired artillery rounds near their disputed maritime border.
New FM says not right time to shift NK denuclearization policy: South Korea will continue to focus on strengthening deterrence against North Korea’s intensifying ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/01/120_366761.html
South Korean ambassador underscores peace in Taiwan Strait: Chung Jae-ho says South Korea-Taiwan cooperation will continue
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5091809
Guatemala's China trade hopes won't jeopardize Taiwan ties: MOFA - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Feb. 6 (CNA) The new Guatemalan government's desire to develop trade ...
focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202402060020
Indonesian engineers investigated for KF-21 fighter data leak at KAI: Indonesian engineers at Korea Aerospace Industries allegedly found to have attempted to ...
aerotime.aero/articles/indonesian-engineers-kf-21-data-leak
Beijing a ‘troublemaker,’ ministry says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/01/29/2003812770
South Korea keen to assist Bangladesh in manufacturing own brand cars: South Korea is interested to cooperate Bangladesh in manufacturing its own brand cars.
en.samakal.com/business/170828065/south-korea-keen-to-assist-bangladesh-in-manufacturing-own-brand-cars
China sends top diplomat to Pyongyang amid N Korea’s economic woes: Sources hint that there are emerging signs of a potential leaders’ summit between the two ...
rfa.org/english/news/korea/china-diplomat-pyongyang-01252024215943.html
Taiwan thanks Japan, S Korea, US for affirming importance of cross-strait peace: Nations jointly oppose efforts by China to alter status quo in region at ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5073632
Taiwan condemns Nauru for accepting 'one China' principle: Nauru, China sign joint communique establishing diplomatic relations
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5084543
Taiwan congratulates Tuvalu on election amid diplomatic concerns - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Jan. 27 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Saturday ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202401270008
"Dhaka-Seoul ties can be deepened further in mutually beneficial way".: Says South Korean ambassador
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/diplomacy/news/dhaka-seoul-ties-can-be-deepened-further-mutually-beneficial-way-3529431
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Quick Glance: North Korean Teens Sentenced to 12 Years' Hard Labour
- The two 16-year-olds in Pyongyang were convicted for watching South Korean films and music videos.
- Since 2020, North Korea has imposed tough sentences for enjoying South Korean entertainment and copying the way South Koreans speak to combat outside influences.
- The video, made by North Korean authorities, shows a public trial in which the students were sentenced for watching and spreading South Korean movies, music, and music videos.
- Reclusive North Korea and the rich, democratic South are technically still at war, divided by a heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ).
Seoul to push for establishment of state-run North Korea human rights center: North Korea’s constitution says it protects freedom of speech. But in reality ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/12/103_365804.html
Tuvalu affirms ties with Taiwan after warning of possible switch: MOFA - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202401230008
Russian FM on Korean peninsula: ‘knots of conflict’ in 2024: An apparent warning comes amid escalating tensions between Moscow and Seoul.
rfa.org/english/news/korea/russian-pm-koreas-12282023215634.html
New Marshall Islands president reaffirms Taiwan ties at inauguration - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202401230009
MOFA statement urges China to ‘face up to reality’: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/01/15/2003812107
Quick Glance: Taiwan Reports Significant Chinese Military Activity Post-Election
- Taiwan’s defence ministry detected 18 Chinese air force planes engaged in 'joint combat readiness patrols' with Chinese warships around Taiwan after the recent election.
- China, claiming Taiwan as its territory, has regularly dispatched warplanes and warships near the island to assert sovereignty claims rejected by Taipei.
- The election saw Taiwan voting for Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te as the next president, a figure labeled by Beijing as a dangerous separatist.
- On Wednesday around 7:50 p.m. (1150 GMT), Taiwan's defence ministry observed 18 aircraft, including Su-30 fighters, operating near northern and central Taiwan and the southwest of the island. Half of these planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line or nearby areas, collaborating with Chinese warships in 'joint combat readiness patrols', according to the ministry.
Taiwan says it cherishes relations with Tuvalu amid warning ties at risk - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202401210005
Taiwan urges Beijing to 'face reality' and accept its election results - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202401140011
Quick Glance: Taiwan's Call to China: Accept Reality
- Voters reject Beijing's calls not to vote for Lai, ensuring him a comfortable victory, despite China's ruling Communist Party considering him a dangerous separatist.
- Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) promises to defend the island from China's 'intimidation' and urges Beijing to accept the result.
- The island's Foreign Ministry urges Beijing authorities in a statement to respect the election results, face reality, and give up suppressing Taiwan to bring positive interactions between both sides back on track.
- Both Lai and Hsiao were the targets of disinformation efforts during the campaign linked to China, according to experts.
Blockchain the key to combating N Korean cybercrime: It is well known among the cyber intelligence community that North Korean-linked hackers largely rely on ...
asiatimes.com/2023/12/blockchain-the-key-to-combating-n-korean-cybercrime/
Ethiopia: Foreign Ministry Denounces Arab League's Statement on Ethio-Somaliland Accord
allafrica.com/stories/202401190143.html
South Korea, US to start defence cost talks early, before U.S. elections-media: South Korea and the United States have agreed to start early talks on how to ...
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Taiwan special envoy to attend Marshall Islands presidential inauguration: Deputy Foreign Minister Tien Chung-kwang to discuss bilateral cooperation with ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5079909
Central Asia: Report accuses Chinese hackers of attacking Uzbek Foreign Ministry’s servers
eurasianet.org/central-asia-report-accuses-chinese-hackers-of-attacking-uzbek-foreign-ministrys-servers
Japan, China, South Korea agree to arrange summit at early date: BUSAN, South Korea (Kyodo) -- The top diplomats of Japan, South Korea and China agreed ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-China-South-Korea-agree-to-arrange-summit-at-early-date
Quick Glance: China, Japan, South Korea Enhance Trilateral Cooperation
- The foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea agreed to restart cooperation and pave the way for a summit of their three leaders.
- The three diplomats met in Busan, South Korea, to advance cooperation in six areas and promote concrete discussions to prepare for the summit.
- The ministers condemned North Korea's launch of its first spy satellite and agreed to boost responses to arms deals between Pyongyang and Moscow.
- South Korea's foreign minister emphasized the need to institutionalize trilateral cooperation to develop a stable and sustainable system.
China’s spurious claim to Lebensraum in the South China Sea: As US President Joe Biden recently attempted to charm Chinese President Xi Jinping into standing ...
asiatimes.com/2023/11/chinas-spurious-claim-to-lebensraum-in-the-south-china-sea/
Japan and China foreign ministers vow to improve mutual ties: BUSAN, South Korea (Kyodo) -- The foreign ministers of Japan and China vowed Saturday in Busan that ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Japan-and-China-foreign-ministers-vow-to-improve-mutual-ties
Strait ‘indispensable’: US, Japan, S Korea: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/01/08/2003811771
Japan, S Korea ministers highlight stability in Strait: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/11/27/2003809760
Taiwan slams North Korea spy satellite launch: Government condemns 'provocative act that once again undermines regional peace and security'
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5044953
Quick Glance: North Korea: Kim Jong Un hails 'space power' after spy satellite launch
- South Korea skeptical of satellite's success
- Kim Jong Un celebrates launch with family and scientists
- New satellite enhances North Korea's military capabilities
- UN and other countries condemn launch
Putin Bemoans Severed Ties With Western Nations: 'Times Are Not Easy': While accepting credentials from Western ambassadors, Putin referenced the state of ...
newsweek.com/putin-bemoans-severed-ties-western-nations-times-are-not-easy-1849422
Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance | by Ban Ki-moon, Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga and Laura Chinchilla Miranda - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/petrostates-must-lead-cop28-with-global-south-investment-pledge-by-ban-ki-moon-et-al-2023-11
Myanmar police rescue 19 South Korean captives: Seoul said it is also willing to consider raising the level of travel warnings for the region.
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/myanmar-koreans-rescued-11142023233127.html
Quick Glance: Myanmar Police Rescue 19 South Korean Citizens
- South Korea's government announced the rescue of 19 citizens by Myanmar police from a local illegal business in an eastern border town.
- Tachileik is located in the Golden Triangle region, bordering Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand.
- A spokesperson from South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the safe transfer of the 19 nationals detained in Myanmar.
- There has been an increase in South Koreans being scammed into participating in criminal activities or seeking help due to safety concerns in the region.
Singapore condemns North Korea's spy satellite launch: SINGAPORE: Singapore has condemned North Korea's launch of its reconnaissance satellite on Nov 21 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/north-korea-spy-satellite-launch-singapore-mfa-3945461
Foreign ministry hits back at Hou Yu-ih's claim Taiwan economy is stagnant: MOFA says participation in international economic, trade mechanisms is important
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5068322
Blinken concerned by growing Russia-North Korea military ties: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday he shared South Korean concerns about ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-blinkens-agenda-seoul-under-shadow-gaza-ukraine-2023-11-09/
Quick Glance: Blinken Expresses Concern Over Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expresses concerns about the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia at a press conference in South Korea.
- The US and South Korea discuss an extended deterrence strategy against threats from North Korea and plan to improve cooperation with Japan.
- Blinken expresses concern about North Korea's support for ballistic missile programs and nuclear technology, as well as the flow of weapons and military equipment to Russia.
- The US, South Korea, and Japan are increasing their cooperation regarding North Korea, which continues to develop its nuclear weapons and missiles in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions.
South Korea court rules in favor of victims of wartime sexual slavery: Le Monde.fr - 1er site d’information sur l’actualité. Retrouvez ici une info de la ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/11/23/south-korea-court-rules-in-favor-of-victims-of-wartime-sexual-slavery_6283569_4.html
Quick Glance: S Korean Court Orders Japan to Compensate Former 'Comfort Women'
- A South Korean appellate court has ordered Japan to compensate a group of 16 women forced to work in Japanese wartime brothels, overturning a lower court ruling and prompting a stern protest from Tokyo.
- The legacy of Japan's colonial rule of the Korean peninsula remains politically sensitive, with many surviving 'comfort women' still demanding Tokyo's formal apology and compensation.
- Bilateral relations between the two U.S. allies have been strained for years by the issues of wartime sex abuse and forced labor, but South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have sought to improve ties.
- In response to the court's decision, Japanese vice minister for foreign affairs Masataka Okano summoned South Korean ambassador Yun Dukmin to lodge a 'strong protest'.
FM Park holds talks with China's Wang ahead of trilateral talks with Japan : Foreign Minister Park Jin held bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/11/120_363908.html
The Taiwan government last week released a long-awaited foreign aid policy white paper highlighting the efforts and achievements of the ruling Democratic ... Show more
Taiwan government releases long-awaited white paper on foreign aid policy - Focus Taiwan
Taiwan government releases long-awaited white paper on foreign aid policy - Focus Taiwan
Envoy urges West to condemn Chinese aggression towards Taiwan: Alexander Yui calls on US, Europe to not 'look the other way'
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5059423
G7 underlines value of peace in Strait: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/12/08/2003810309
Has North Korea shut down all diplomatic missions?: Verdict: False
rfa.org/english/news/afcl/north-korea-diplomatic-missions-11162023125806.html
Ex-UN chief, former world leaders urge Biden to draw up new Mideast peace plan : Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other members of a group ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/11/120_363429.html
South Korea boosts diplomatic reach while North Korea retreats: Seoul has said the expansion is part of efforts to “exert global leadership and bolster our ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/10/asia-pacific/south-korea-new-embassies/
Israel-Hamas conflict a 'reminder' for Singapore that it has national interests at stake: Vivian Balakrishnan
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/israel-hamas-conflict-stark-reminder-singapore-national-interests-stake-vivian-balakrishnan-3899991
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