N. Korea says it tested new super-large multiple rocket launcher
SEOUL, Aug 26, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea said Sunday that it successfully tested a “new”…
South Korea
The Republic of Korea is an economy of 51 million people and one of the 12 founding members of APEC. In 1989, Korea’s real GDP stood at USD 330 billion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 7,700. By 2016, its real GDP had risen to USD 1.3 trillion, while its per capita GDP more than tripled at USD 25,000.
S. Korea begins military drills around disputed island amid feud with Japan
SEOUL, Aug 25, 2019, Japan Today. South Korean forces began two days of expanded drills…
[Analytics] There will be no winner in the Japan-South Korea dispute
A few short years ago it appeared, on the surface at least, that Japan and…
Philippines to buy two new corvettes from South Korea
MANILA, Aug 23, 2019, Inquirer. The Philippines is planning to purchase two brand new corvettes…
[Analytics] Korea severs military intelligence ties with Japan
In the latest escalation of a long-running and savagely bitter bilateral dispute that has already…
Trump vows again to help Apple against Samsung
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 22, 2019, Yonhap. U.S. President Donald Trump vowed again Wednesday to help…
Despite subtle overtures, Japan-South Korea dispute likely to drag on
BEIJING, Aug 22, 2019, Kyodo. Recent signs that Japan and South Korea are making subtle…
N. Korea says it has no interest in talks as long as military threats continue
SEOUL, Aug 22, 2019, Yonhap. North Korea said Thursday it has no interest in dialogue…
[Analytics] How will Kim Jong-un respond to the South Korea-Japan trade dispute?
Many wonder how North Korean leader Kim Jong-un means to respond to the conflict between…
Japan, China, South Korea should cooperate despite soured ties: Japan FM Kono
BEIJING, Aug 21, 2019, Kyodo. Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Wednesday (Aug 21) called…
Korean Air to further cut flights to Japan amid export curbs
SEOUL, Aug 20, 2019, Yonhap. Korean Air Lines Co. said Tuesday it will reduce more…
S. Korea lawmaker calls for import ban on processed foods from Fukushima
SEOUL, Aug 19, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea should restrict imports of processed foods from Japan’s…