Countering China: US-Japan Alliance Commits $2.5 Billion to Philippine DefenseAhead of the first tripartite summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on the 10th (local time) to strengthen the Philippines’ defense with $2.5 billion in support. According to Reuters, former ambassadors to Japan, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, introduced […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 1CNN featured a story about Ilya Voskresensky, a Russian woman who visited North Korea. After much deliberation, Ilya decided to visit North Korea, stating that she wanted to compare the country to the old Soviet Union. Reflecting on her experience, she said, “It felt like traveling back in time. There were no advertisements in the […]
U.S. Accuses China of Using Force to Expand Territory in South China SeaA joint naval and air force exercise conducted by the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea on July 7/EPA Yonhap News The United States has strongly criticized China, which conflicts with some countries, including the Philippines, over sovereignty in the South China Sea, accusing it of trying to secure […]
Biden Gives the Green Light to Japan-North Korea SummitAs Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes a ‘meeting without preconditions’ and focuses on realizing a North Korea-Japan summit, U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his support for the summit for the first time. With public support from the U.S., it will be interesting to see if discussions surrounding a meeting between Prime Minister Kishida […]
Dawn of a New Era in US-Japan Relations: Joint Weapons Production DealThe United States and Japan are set to declare a New Era in their bilateral relations, coinciding with the US-Japan summit on the 10th. Specifically, Japan’s role as a principal security partner in the Indo-Pacific region will be significantly expanded, and a groundbreaking cooperation system in the defense industry will be established. Kurt M. Campbell, […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 1The month of April, when general elections are held, is filled with the preparations for North Korea’s military parade and clandestine interactions for North Korea-Japan talks. Still, North Korea’s second reconnaissance satellite launch is also possible. Therefore, the geopolitical tension surrounding the Korean Peninsula is expected to continue. In the meantime, movements for North Korea-China […]
Tensions Escalate in South China Sea DisputeChinese coast guard fires water cannons at Filipino supply ship on March 23rdTripartite summit scheduled for next month with participation of U.S., Japan, and Philippines Amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea, a region marred by territorial sovereignty disputes, the Philippines has called for enhanced maritime security measures from its authorities. According […]
U.S. Coordinates Trilateral Summit with South Korea and Japan During the July NATO SummitOn the 31st, Kyodo News reported, citing diplomatic sources, that the U.S. government is coordinating plans to host a trilateral summit in July involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. According to the report, the Biden administration is currently coordinating plans to invite President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and Prime Minister Fumio […]
U.S., Japan, and South Korea Discuss Joint Response to North Korean Cyber Activities at Washington SummitDiplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan gathered in Washington D.C. to discuss joint responses to issues directly linked to North Korea’s nuclear weapons development funds, such as virtual asset hacking. According to a report by Yonhap News on the 30th, the three countries held the Second United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Diplomatic Working […]
North Korea Shuts Door on Japan: 'No Intentions' for TalksNorth Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (Photo = DPRK Today) North Korea has reiterated that it has no intention of meeting with Japan. Choe Son Hui, North Korea’s Foreign Minister, said on the 29th, “North Korean talk is not of our interest, and we will not allow any attempt by Japan to make contact.” […]
Russia Supplies Refined Oil to North Korea, Defying UN SanctionsThe Financial Times analyzed the satellite images with the UK think tankThe very first case of direct supply to North Korea by sea Reports have emerged that Russia has begun to supply refined oil directly to North Korea by sea, ignoring UN sanctions. The Financial Times (FT) revealed on the 26th (local time) that this […]
Japan's PM Kishida: Summit with North Korea Still UndecidedPrime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that “nothing has been decided yet” regarding the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit. According to Kyodo News, Prime Minister Kishida, in a meeting with reporters at the Prime Minister’s residence on the evening of the 25th, said, “A summit is important to resolve all current issues with […]
North Korea Hints at Summit with Japan: A Slim Possibility or Strategic Maneuver?Even though many North Korea experts see little chance, as North Korea implies the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit, the background of it draws interest. First, Kim Yo Jong, Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, stated in a speech on the Korean Central News Agency on the 25th, “Recently, Prime Minister […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Reveals Japan's Summit Proposal: Will Kishida Take the Chance?Kim Yo Jong, deputy director of the North Korean Workers’ Party, announced that she received a summit proposal from Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that he was unaware of the related reports but emphasized the importance of a summit with North Korea. In a statement released to the Korean Central News Agency […]
Putin, Xi's May Summit: Closer Look at Russia-China Strategic PartnershipVladimir Putin, who has been confirmed for a fifth term as the Russian president, will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China in May. According to Yonhap News on the 19th, Reuters reported that President Putin will visit China in May to hold a summit with President Xi Jinping. It is expected […]
China's State-Run Media Strongly Criticizes 'Summit for Democracy'“Promoting the democracy of the US, Korea takes the lead” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News China’s state-run media strongly criticized South Korea regarding the “3rd Summit for Democracy” that opened in Seoul on the 18th. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed on the 17th that the Summit for Democracy led by the […]
South Korean President Yoon Meets U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, Discusses North Korean Threat▲ U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken is attending the third Ministerial Meeting of the Democracy Summit held at Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, on March 18, 2024. Photo=Newsis Amid North Korea’s resumption of military provocations by launching several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea after about a month, President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy SummitTaiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
'Summit for Democracy' Opens Today Amid North Korea's ProvocationsYonhap News The Summit for Democracy, aimed at strengthening worldwide democratic capacity, kicks off in Seoul on the 18th. As the conference led by U.S. President Joe Biden to foster unity among democratic forces, this third Summit hosted solely by Korea is the first since the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
President Yoon Seok Yeol Leads Global Democracy Summit with Denmark, KenyaPresident Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a virtual meeting with the leaders of Denmark and Kenya. The South Korean government plans to host the “3rd Democracy Summit” for three days, from the 18th to the 20th. The “Democracy Summit” is a conference system launched under the leadership of U.S. President Biden in 2021, and the […]
Countering China: US-Japan Alliance Commits $2.5 Billion to Philippine Defense Ahead of the first tripartite summit between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate on the 10th (local time) to strengthen the Philippines’ defense with $2.5 billion in support. According to Reuters, former ambassadors to Japan, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, and Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, introduced […]
North Korea's Hidden Soviet Connection Exposed by Russian Traveler - Part 1 CNN featured a story about Ilya Voskresensky, a Russian woman who visited North Korea. After much deliberation, Ilya decided to visit North Korea, stating that she wanted to compare the country to the old Soviet Union. Reflecting on her experience, she said, “It felt like traveling back in time. There were no advertisements in the […]
U.S. Accuses China of Using Force to Expand Territory in South China Sea A joint naval and air force exercise conducted by the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines in the South China Sea on July 7/EPA Yonhap News The United States has strongly criticized China, which conflicts with some countries, including the Philippines, over sovereignty in the South China Sea, accusing it of trying to secure […]
Biden Gives the Green Light to Japan-North Korea Summit As Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes a ‘meeting without preconditions’ and focuses on realizing a North Korea-Japan summit, U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his support for the summit for the first time. With public support from the U.S., it will be interesting to see if discussions surrounding a meeting between Prime Minister Kishida […]
Dawn of a New Era in US-Japan Relations: Joint Weapons Production Deal The United States and Japan are set to declare a New Era in their bilateral relations, coinciding with the US-Japan summit on the 10th. Specifically, Japan’s role as a principal security partner in the Indo-Pacific region will be significantly expanded, and a groundbreaking cooperation system in the defense industry will be established. Kurt M. Campbell, […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 1 The month of April, when general elections are held, is filled with the preparations for North Korea’s military parade and clandestine interactions for North Korea-Japan talks. Still, North Korea’s second reconnaissance satellite launch is also possible. Therefore, the geopolitical tension surrounding the Korean Peninsula is expected to continue. In the meantime, movements for North Korea-China […]
Tensions Escalate in South China Sea Dispute Chinese coast guard fires water cannons at Filipino supply ship on March 23rdTripartite summit scheduled for next month with participation of U.S., Japan, and Philippines Amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea, a region marred by territorial sovereignty disputes, the Philippines has called for enhanced maritime security measures from its authorities. According […]
U.S. Coordinates Trilateral Summit with South Korea and Japan During the July NATO Summit On the 31st, Kyodo News reported, citing diplomatic sources, that the U.S. government is coordinating plans to host a trilateral summit in July involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. According to the report, the Biden administration is currently coordinating plans to invite President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea and Prime Minister Fumio […]
U.S., Japan, and South Korea Discuss Joint Response to North Korean Cyber Activities at Washington Summit Diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan gathered in Washington D.C. to discuss joint responses to issues directly linked to North Korea’s nuclear weapons development funds, such as virtual asset hacking. According to a report by Yonhap News on the 30th, the three countries held the Second United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Diplomatic Working […]
North Korea Shuts Door on Japan: 'No Intentions' for Talks North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (Photo = DPRK Today) North Korea has reiterated that it has no intention of meeting with Japan. Choe Son Hui, North Korea’s Foreign Minister, said on the 29th, “North Korean talk is not of our interest, and we will not allow any attempt by Japan to make contact.” […]
Russia Supplies Refined Oil to North Korea, Defying UN Sanctions The Financial Times analyzed the satellite images with the UK think tankThe very first case of direct supply to North Korea by sea Reports have emerged that Russia has begun to supply refined oil directly to North Korea by sea, ignoring UN sanctions. The Financial Times (FT) revealed on the 26th (local time) that this […]
Japan's PM Kishida: Summit with North Korea Still Undecided Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that “nothing has been decided yet” regarding the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit. According to Kyodo News, Prime Minister Kishida, in a meeting with reporters at the Prime Minister’s residence on the evening of the 25th, said, “A summit is important to resolve all current issues with […]
North Korea Hints at Summit with Japan: A Slim Possibility or Strategic Maneuver? Even though many North Korea experts see little chance, as North Korea implies the possibility of a North Korea-Japan summit, the background of it draws interest. First, Kim Yo Jong, Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party of North Korea, stated in a speech on the Korean Central News Agency on the 25th, “Recently, Prime Minister […]
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong Reveals Japan's Summit Proposal: Will Kishida Take the Chance? Kim Yo Jong, deputy director of the North Korean Workers’ Party, announced that she received a summit proposal from Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stated that he was unaware of the related reports but emphasized the importance of a summit with North Korea. In a statement released to the Korean Central News Agency […]
Putin, Xi's May Summit: Closer Look at Russia-China Strategic Partnership Vladimir Putin, who has been confirmed for a fifth term as the Russian president, will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China in May. According to Yonhap News on the 19th, Reuters reported that President Putin will visit China in May to hold a summit with President Xi Jinping. It is expected […]
China's State-Run Media Strongly Criticizes 'Summit for Democracy' “Promoting the democracy of the US, Korea takes the lead” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News China’s state-run media strongly criticized South Korea regarding the “3rd Summit for Democracy” that opened in Seoul on the 18th. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed on the 17th that the Summit for Democracy led by the […]
South Korean President Yoon Meets U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, Discusses North Korean Threat ▲ U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken is attending the third Ministerial Meeting of the Democracy Summit held at Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, on March 18, 2024. Photo=Newsis Amid North Korea’s resumption of military provocations by launching several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea after about a month, President Yoon Suk Yeol […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy Summit Taiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
'Summit for Democracy' Opens Today Amid North Korea's Provocations Yonhap News The Summit for Democracy, aimed at strengthening worldwide democratic capacity, kicks off in Seoul on the 18th. As the conference led by U.S. President Joe Biden to foster unity among democratic forces, this third Summit hosted solely by Korea is the first since the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
President Yoon Seok Yeol Leads Global Democracy Summit with Denmark, Kenya President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a virtual meeting with the leaders of Denmark and Kenya. The South Korean government plans to host the “3rd Democracy Summit” for three days, from the 18th to the 20th. The “Democracy Summit” is a conference system launched under the leadership of U.S. President Biden in 2021, and the […]
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