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Hiker Alert: Mt. Fuji Admission Fees Triple to Tackle Tourist Tide 2024.07.02 Starting in July, tourists visiting Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to pay an increased toll of 3,000 yen ($18.55). This adjustment is seen as a response to the over-tourism caused by the weak yen effect. According to a report by Yomiuri Shimbun on the 30th, Yamanashi Prefecture announced that they will impose an additional […]

Chinese Coast Guard Saves Filipinos Amid South China Sea Tensions 2024.07.02 Chinese Coast Guard rescued two Filipino sailors who had a ship accident near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

North Korea's Missile Test Fails Partially, One Explodes Near Pyongyang 2024.07.02 North Korea announced that it has successfully tested a new type of tactical ballistic missile equipped with a super-large warhead.

Chinese Communist Party Membership Soars: Surpassing 100 Million Milestone? 2024.07.01 Membership in the CCP grew by 1.2% over the previous year, putting it on track to exceed 100 million members by year-end.

Kim Jong Un's Face on Every Chest in North Korea! 2024.07.01 For the first time, a badge bearing the face of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un alone has been spotted in a North Korean official meeting.

Anxiety Arises as Japan Begins 7th Round of Radioactive Wastewater Release Into Pacific Ocean 2024.07.01 According to reports by Japan’s Kyodo News on Friday, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) commenced the seventh release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean. Same as the previous round, the seventh discharge will release about 7,800 tons of wastewater until July 16th. “After collecting samples and […]

Taiwan Warns Citizens: Avoid Travel to China Amid New Threats 2024.06.28 The Taiwanese government has raised its travel alert, urging its citizens to avoid traveling to China unless necessary.

Indonesian Woman Falls Out of Gym Building Through a Window Behind Her Treadmill 2024.06.28 A tragic accident occurred in an Indonesian gym where a woman walking on a treadmill fell through the window behind her and passed away.

China's Climate Catastrophe: Heatwave, Drought, and Reservoir Damage 2024.06.28 Amid the heatwave warning in Shandong province, China, cracks have appeared on the bottom of a reservoir due to drought.

Toxic Tap Water Shock: Japan's Nationwide Hunt for Deadly PFAS 2024.06.27 According to Sankei Shimbun, the Japanese government requested water providers to assess the level of contamination last month.

Horror in Kerala: Elephant Attack Leaves Trainer Dead 2024.06.27 A tragic incident occurred at an Indian safari park, where a trainer was stomped to death by an elephant he was training. According to the Daily Mail, on June 20, a 62-year-old trainer was attacked and killed by a 1,984-pound elephant at a safari park in the Idukki region of Kerala, India. The video footage […]

China's Xi Picks Liu He to Lead Science and Tech Charge Against US 2024.06.27 Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Liu He to oversee China's science and technology policy.

North Korean Waste Balloons Invade Seoul's National Assembly 2024.06.27 A report has emerged that the waste balloons North Korea launched on the 24th landed in the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul.

Pyongyang Holds Massive Anti-U.S Gathering on the 74th Anniversary of the Korean War 2024.06.27 North Korea marked the 74th anniversary of the Korean War by mobilizing around 100,000 residents for a Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism rally, escalating anti-American and anti-South Korean sentiments. On the 26th, the Rodong Sinmun reported that around 100,000 people gathered for a mass rally in Pyongyang at a stadium for the Day of […]

North Korean Balloons Full of Trash Cause Major Airport Delays 2024.06.26 On the morning of the 26th, operations at Incheon International Airport were disrupted due to the aftermath of North Korea’s second consecutive day of releasing trash balloons toward its southern counterpart. According to Incheon International Airport, the takeoff and landing of domestic and international flights were either halted or delayed for approximately three hours. Incheon […]

North Korea's Missile Launch Prompts Strong U.S. and Japan Response 2024.06.26 Amid North Korea's missile provocation towards the East Sea, Japan and the United States immediately expressed strong opposition.

Presidential Wives in Hot Water: A Deep Dive into South Korea's Latest Legal Drama 2024.06.25 The prosecution is accelerating investigations into the spouses of former and current presidents. A dedicated team is investigating allegations of First Lady Kim Keon Hee accepting luxury bags and former First Lady Kim Jung Sook’s unofficial trip to India. As they are investigating the spouses of public officials rather than the officials themselves, the legal […]

U.S. Boosts Airpower in Asia with Deployment of Advanced AC-130J Ghostrider 2024.06.25 Upon arriving at the Osan Air Base runway in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, a large aircraft stood majestically beyond the wall.

What The NK-Russia Agreement May Mean South Korea 2024.06.25 South Korean intelligence agents are closely monitoring the potential deployment of North Korean troops to Ukraine after the military pact between North Korea and Russia. A state-run research institute has suggested that South Korea should consider the redeployment of nuclear weapons, which could lead to a larger discussion. The National Intelligence Service is paying close […]

South Korea on Edge: Will Russia's Move Ignite New Cold War Tensions? 2024.06.25 Chang emphasized that the situation largely depends on Russia, noting that Russia must carefully consider its actions.

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