3 h. ago Delay in Yoon’s impeachment ruling prolongs South Korea’s ‘suffering’ as uncertainty deepens

The opposition has called for a swift verdict to end the political crisis and allow the country to move forward.

Politics

8 h. ago Pentagon may stop expanding American forces in Japan to save US$1 billion

The move could undermine the process to upgrade the role of Japan-based US forces amid China and North Korea threats.

Economics

11 h. ago Why Japan’s missile upgrade near China may not strain relations with Beijing

Tokyo’s reported plans to upgrade counterstrike missiles on strategic Kyushu by next year are not expected to derail improving relations, experts say.

Events

11 h. ago Japan’s missile deployment on Kyushu addresses ‘risk factor’ in China relations

Japan’s missile deployment on Kyushu addresses ‘risk factor’ in China relations  South China Morning Post

Events

23 h. ago Record rise in South Korea’s foreign residents highlights wage and education challenges

South Korea’s record surge in foreign residents reveals wage disparities and education challenges for immigrant families.

Politics

25 h. ago China tells France ‘all stakeholders’ should play role in Ukraine peace deal

China’s foreign minister pledges to work with France against ‘unipolar hegemony’ as Trump-Putin talks leave Europe out in the cold.

Politics

51 h. ago Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says

Foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan to meet in Tokyo, Seoul says  Reuters.com

Politics

3 d. ago Vietnamese woman gives birth in South Korean ambulance as medical crisis persists

South Korea is facing a 13-month-long medical crisis after doctors walked out over a plan to increase admission quotas at medical schools.

Events

3 d. ago South Korea semiconductor exports to China sink as US tightens tech restrictions

South Korea’s chip sales to China in February fell 31.8 per cent from a year earlier, bigger than the 22.5 per cent contraction in January.

Politics

5 d. ago Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Representatives of the Beijing Meeting Between China, Russia and Iran on the Iranian Nuclear Issue_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China

Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Representatives of the Beijing Meeting Between China, Russia and Iran on the Iranian Nuclear Issue_Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China  MFA China

Events

5 d. ago As US pressures Japan to pay more for defence, will Trump’s demands ‘never end’?

George Glass, Washington’s nominee for ambassador to Japan, says the cost of deterring China has become ‘significantly more expensive’.

Politics

5 d. ago G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, voices support for Ukraine

Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.

Politics

5 d. ago G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, voices strong support for Ukraine

Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.

Politics

5 d. ago Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on March 14, 2025

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on March 14, 2025  MFA China

Politics

5 d. ago On Friday, Beijing hosted Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov for talks

On Friday, Beijing hosted Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov for talks  Islander News.com

Politics

6 d. ago China urges US to make ‘sincere’ efforts to resolve Iranian nuclear issue

Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Washington to resume talks after a meeting to discuss the issue in Beijing attended by Iran and Russia.

Events

6 d. ago Nuclear meeting with Chinese, Iranian and Russian deputy foreign ministers kicks off today in Beijing

Nuclear meeting with Chinese, Iranian and Russian deputy foreign ministers kicks off today in Beijing  Agenzia Nova

Politics

6 d. ago G7 foreign ministers set to condemn China's maritime actions

G7 foreign ministers set to condemn China's maritime actions  Kyodo News Plus

Politics

6 d. ago South Korea says Air Busan fire possibly caused by spare power bank

According to the interim probe into the January incident, the blaze may have started because insulation inside the battery had broken down.

Events

6 d. ago Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

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