North Korea Sends Young Volunteers to Dangerous Jobs Under the Guise of Voluntary ParticipationNorth Korea assigns youth to challenging jobs like coal mines and farms, promoting voluntary participation in harsh environments.
Hundreds of Trucks Deliver Scrap Metal Across North Korea for New Year PushNorth Korea initiates its New Year campaign, transporting scrap metal nationwide to support industrial needs.
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1 Million Chinese Citizens Apply for Asylum During Xi’s Rule, As Repression IncreasesOver one million Chinese citizens have applied for asylum since Xi Jinping took power, reflecting severe human rights repression in China.
North Korea Celebrates Grain Success, But FAO Lists It Among Hungry NationsNorth Korea claims record grain production, but the FAO reports it still needs food aid, highlighting a disparity in agricultural data.
Xi Jinping to Step Down by 2032? Taiwanese Expert Makes Bold PredictionA Taiwanese scholar predicts Xi Jinping may step down as General Secretary in 2032, citing health as a key concern.
Xi Skips Trump’s Big Day, but Sends Powerful Envoy to Bridge the GapXi Jinping's envoy will attend Trump's inauguration, signaling a desire to reduce tensions and foster dialogue between China and the U.S.
Kim Jong Un’s Birthday Ignored: What Does North Korea’s Silence Mean?North Korean media ignored Kim Jong Un's birthday, focusing instead on his factory visit, amid efforts to enhance his cult of personality.
Chinese Hacker Group Targets Japan: 210 Cyberattacks Expose Major Security BreachesA Chinese hacker group, Mirror Face, conducted 210 cyberattacks on Japanese agencies, including JAXA, from 2019 to 2024.
This Virus is Spreading Like Wildfire in China—What is HMPV and Why Is It Spreading So Fast?Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) spreads rapidly in China, causing respiratory illnesses, with rising cases also reported in India.
North Korea’s Musan Mining Complex Carries Out Major Blasting Operation to Boost Iron Ore ProductionNorth Korea's Musan Mining Complex conducted a large-scale blasting operation of 650,000 m³ to boost iron ore production.
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North Korea's Kim Bans Hot Dogs, Citing Their 'Too Western' InfluenceNorth Korea bans hot dogs to curb Western influence, promoting traditional dishes while restricting others like tteokbokki and budae jjigae.
Kim Jong Un Shifts Focus to Economy—No Mention of His Birthday in Recent NewsKim Jong Un inaugurated a local industrial factory in Jaryeong County, promoting the "20×10 Policy" for regional industrial development.
Panic and Fires Erupt in China as Balloons Filled with Hydrogen Cause ExplosionsMultiple fires broke out during New Year's celebrations in China, sparked by hydrogen-filled balloons, causing chaos but no injuries.
North Korea Kicks Off 2025 New Year with Colorful Student Performances at MangyongdaeNorth Korea celebrates the 2025 New Year with daily performances featuring folk dances and songs at the Mangyongdae Children's Palace.
Why Russians Are Feeling More Lonely Than Ever—And What It Means for Global Mental HealthAs the Russia-Ukraine war continues, feelings of loneliness and anxiety rise globally, especially among Russians facing emotional burnout.
Surge in Human Metapneumovirus Cases: India, China, and Southeast Asia on AlertTwo infants in India test positive for Human Metapneumovirus, prompting health monitoring due to increased respiratory infections.
Taiwan Issues Warning Over China’s Push to Grant Local IDs and Citizenship to TaiwaneseTaiwan fears China's issuance of local IDs to its citizens could undermine sovereignty and lead to forced integration.
China Reveals Over 20 Million Tons of Copper Reserves in the Qinghai-Tibet PlateauChina has discovered vast copper reserves in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, boosting domestic supply and supporting green energy development.
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