Trump’s trip to Asia features important diplomatic talks with Japan and South Korea.
Trump Focuses on Japan and South Korea During Asia Tour President Donald Trump is shifting his focus to pivotal allies Japan and South Korea as he embarks on the next leg of his Asia tour. Discussions on trade, regional security, and military collaboration are anticipated to dominate this portion of the trip. The five-day journey […]
North Korea has taken billions in cryptocurrency and salaries from tech companies, according to a report.
North Korean Cyber Activities Unveiled WASHINGTON — An international report reveals that North Korean hackers have infiltrated virtual currency exchanges, created fake identities to land remote tech jobs abroad, and, in total, stolen billions of dollars. The comprehensive 138-page report indicates that North Korean officials executed a covert scheme aimed at financing nuclear weapons research […]
North Korea launches ballistic missiles before Trump’s trip to Asia
North Korea Conducts Ballistic Missile Test Ahead of Leaders’ Summit SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea carried out its first ballistic missile test in five months on Wednesday, just days before a meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders in South Korea. South Korea’s military detected multiple short-range ballistic missiles launched from an […]
North Korea launches ballistic missiles shortly before Trump’s visit to Asia
North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles Ahead of Trump’s Visit North Korea conducted a test of multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday. This happened just days before President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders in South Korea. According to South Korea’s military, these launches—North Korea’s first in five months—originated […]
North Korea launches ballistic missiles as Trump gets ready for his trip to Asia.
North Korea Fires Missiles Ahead of Asia-Pacific Summit On Wednesday, South Korea’s military reported that North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles, just a week before a significant Asia-Pacific summit scheduled to take place in South Korea. This marks the first missile launch by North Korea since May, challenging the United Nations Security Council’s ban […]
Kospi in South Korea reaches a new record high for the third consecutive day due to positive outlook on trade discussions.
Market Update: Stocks and Trends in Asia and the U.S. Seoul, South Korea’s Kospi index marked a record high for the third consecutive day on Friday, recovering from earlier losses across Asia as trade discussions with the U.S. progress. After reaching an intraday peak of 3,794.87, the index saw a slight decline, ultimately closing up […]
South Korea supports its democratic credibility amid the martial law crisis and the formation of a new government.
Korea’s Journey Towards Democracy This year has been quite a ride for the people of South Korea. Following the declaration of martial law last winter, many expected turmoil. Instead, what unfolded was a testament to the strength of the citizens’ commitment to democracy. The so-called “Revolution of Light,” which led to the peaceful election of […]
North Korea Unveils New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Military Parade
North Korea Showcases Advanced Missile at Military Parade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un conducted a significant military parade in Pyongyang over the weekend, featuring the first public appearance of the country’s most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-20. While the Hwasong-20 isn’t ready for testing or deployment at this point, if it performs […]
Kim Jong Un displays ‘strongest’ ballistic missile at North Korea military parade
North Korea Unveils New Long-Range Missile Kim Jong Un showcased a new long-range intercontinental ballistic missile during a military parade in Pyongyang on Friday, which welcomed various foreign leaders. The missile, named Hwasong-20, has yet to undergo testing and is touted by the state-run Korean Central News Agency as having the “most powerful strategic nuclear […]
China Sends Xi’s Deputy to Counter Russian Influence in North Korea
Chinese state media has announced that Premier Li Qiang, a key figure in the country, arrived in North Korea on Thursday ahead of a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). Li will be among several high-profile attendees, including leaders from Vietnam and Laos, and delegates from […]