Cash for trash: How activists are responding to Pyongyang's rubbish-filled balloons into South Korea
The battle of the balloons continues.
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Samsung Workers Strike, the First in the Company’s History
For the first time, workers at Samsung, the conglomerate that dominates the South Korean economy, went on strike on Friday.
China's May exports and Japan pay data beat expectations; Asia markets mixed
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Indonesia accepts South Korea warship donation, despite cost concerns
JAKARTA — Indonesia's parliament on Thursday (June 6) approved a proposal to accept a South Korean donation of a corvette for its navy, despite concern from its defence committee that the ageing vessel needs about US$85 million (S$114 million) worth of maintenance.
‘North Korea will react angrily’: how a US bomber drill could backfire
JDAM converts unguided, conventional bombs into more precise, GPS-guided weapons, including bunker-buster explosives. B-1B bombers are capable of carrying a large conventional weapons payload.
Japan, US, South Korean coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan’s coast as China concerns rise
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese, U.S. and South Korean coast guard vessels conducted their first three-way drill on Thursday off Japan’s coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness by China in pressing its territorial claims.
Shangri-La Dialogue shows US-China rivalry extends far beyond Asia
More than 100 governments and international organisations, including the US, have reportedly confirmed their participation, whereas China has refused. Speaking to the media outside the conference, Zelensky described China as “an instrument in the hands of Putin”, and accused Chinese diplomats of seeking to undermine the peace summit.