ASEAN Leaders Confront Myanmar’s Junta and China’s Territorial Claims at SummitPresident Yoon Suk Yeol arrives in Laos for the ASEAN Summit, focusing on Myanmar's conflict and South China Sea tensions.
North Korea Claims Zero COVID Cases Since August 2022—Is It True?North Korea reports no COVID-19 cases since August 2022, asserting 4.7M recovered, but experts question the accuracy of its data.
Affordable Escapes: Agoda Lists Asia's Best Budget-Friendly Travel SpotsAgoda reveals Asia's top budget-friendly travel spots: Busan, Hat Yai, and Yogyakarta offer great experiences at low prices.
Big Brother in Hong Kong? Thousands More CCTV Cameras Coming SoonHong Kong, already known for its vast network of surveillance cameras, is planning to expand its CCTV system significantly.
U.S. YouTuber Sparks Outrage in Seoul with Statue Kissing and Explicit VideosA YouTuber from the U.S. has stirred controversy by kissing the "Statue of Peace" and playing explicit videos on public transportation.
North Korea’s Trash Balloons Keep Falling—South Korea Plans Drone DefenseNorth Korea launches trash-filled balloons into South Korea again, prompting plans for UAV development to intercept these threats.
South Korea's Suicide Rate Hits 9-Year High with 38.8 Daily DeathsThe suicide rate in South Korea reached a new high last year, averaging 38.8 deaths per day, the most in nearly a decade.
Chinese Tradition Under Fire After Bride is Taped to Utility Pole in Viral Wedding PrankIn Shanxi, China, the groom's friends controversially taped the bride to a utility pole, sparking outrage and calls to rethink wedding pranks.
Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping Exchange Messages to Celebrate 75 Years of FriendshipKim Jong Un and Xi Jinping exchange messages, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations and pledging stronger cooperation.
38 South Koreans Killed in the Philippines Over the Last Decade—What’s Going On?Over the last decade, the Philippines has reported the highest number of murder cases involving South Koreans in Asia.
Temple Run at Angkor Wat? Travel Video Raises Eyebrows and QuestionsAn unusual travel video featuring Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia, has sparked controversy.
3 Reasons Why Pepper is Called 'Black Gold'!Pepper, known as “black gold,” offers health benefits and unique flavors. When used properly, it aids metabolism and enhances dishes.
WWII Bomb Explodes at Japanese Airport, Halts Over 60 FlightsAn unexploded bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in Kyushu, Japan, leading to the suspension of flight operations.
Chinese Airline Enters North Korea with 21 South Koreans by MistakeA Chinese airline flight carrying 21 South Koreans accidentally entered North Korean airspace, a mistake that has only now been reported.
No More Late-Night Drinking Near the Station in ShibuyaShibuya Ward has enacted an ordinance prohibiting nighttime street drinking in the popular tourist area and around the station.
World’s Largest Indoor Ice Theme Park Opened in China, Shattering RecordsThe world's largest indoor ice theme park, Harbin Ice and Snow World, has opened in Harbin, China. It features nine themed zones.
Hidden War: How China Influences Korea’s Electric Vehicle Market OnlineChina influences public opinion against Korean products through organized online commentary, employing tactics to incite discord.
Misleading Maps: Koreans Rally Against China’s Distortion of the Great WallControversy arises over "dolsot bibimbap" designation in China, highlighting distortions of the Great Wall's history and cultural claims.
China Set to Reveal New Fighter Jets and Air Defense Systems at Zhuhai AirshowChina is set to display its military strength, including unveiling new fighter jets, at the upcoming airshow in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province.
China’s Latest Nuclear Submarine Accidentally Sinks Before LaunchA newly developed Zhou-class nuclear submarine has reportedly sunk at the Wuhan Shipyard, raising concerns about China's naval capabilities.
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