Russia protects North Korea in the UN with veto of resolution to investigate sanction violations
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Russian veto brings an end to the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A veto Thursday by Russia ended monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear program, prompting Western accusations that Moscow is seeking to avoid scrutiny as it allegedly violates the sanctions to buy weapons from Pyongyang for its war in Ukraine.
South Korea’s Parliament Election 2024: What You Need to Know
South Koreans go to the polls on April 10 to select a new 300-member National Assembly. The parliamentary elections are widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol. They will also serve as a vote of confidence on the opposition Democratic Party, which has held majority control in the Assembly for the past four years.
Japan’s leader seeks a meeting with North Korea and an end to deflation, to boost public support
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reiterated Thursday his determination to work toward a summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to realize the return of Japanese people believed abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 80s.
S Korean trade, diplomacy trending away from China
South Korea is trending away from economic dependence on China and increasing its trilateral interactions with Washington and Tokyo. Thus far, Beijing appears unsure of how to respond, beyond calls for “cooperation” and encouragement for Seoul to pursue a non-aligned foreign policy.
China challenges United States’ EV subsidies at WTO
China has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the United States excluded buyers who purchased electric vehicles (EVs) with Chinese batteries from its subsidy scheme.