Japan To Significantly Expand Its Military Spending Over Next Five Years
Japan will set a new target for its military spending over the next five years to 43 trillion yen ($318 billion) in total.
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.
2022 Taiwanese Local Elections: A Full Report
Taiwanese local elections, also known as Taiwanese midterm elections, were held Nov. 26.
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.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Visit to Korea and the Future of the Korean Political Economy
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud landed in Seoul since his last visit three years prior for his busy day in Korea.
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.