South Korea

South Korea’s unfulfilled Trade promises and Iran Stance Strain US Security Ties

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Image showing South Korean and American troops participate in a coastal military exercise with armored vehicles and landing craft.

South Korea’s unfulfilled Trade promises and Iran Stance Strain US Security Ties The U.S.-South Korea alliance is facing fresh strain as disputes over trade, investment and Iran increasingly overlap with security ties. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited the cost of the drills … Read more

China-Japan Rift Hits Lunar New Year Tourism Flow

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The Image shows a still from the 2024 Lunar New Year celebrations in Japan with festive lantern displays and visiting crowds.

China-Japan Rift Hits Lunar New Year Tourism Flow Chinese tourists are increasingly avoiding Japan as political tensions between Tokyo and Beijing deepen. As a result, it pushed the country out of the top 10 overseas destinations for Lunar New Year travel this season. New government data show that a sharp decline in visitor numbers underscores … Read more