South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine Over North Korean POW Transfer Disclosure South Korea has demanded an official explanation and an apology from Ukraine over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war transferred to South Korea. Seoul says Kyiv had agreed to keep the sensitive transfer confidential. However, South Korea has accused Ukraine … Read more
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 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