• Former South Korean President Faces Charges

    In South Korea, former President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing trial for igniting an insurrection in an attempt to gain executive control over the government. A court has sentenced him to five years in prison, which is only the first verdict from a total of eight criminal trials that he will face. The former President…


  • Former South Korean President Yoon to Face Court Verdict

    South Korean prosecutors have requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is on trial for insurrection over his 2024 declaration of martial law in what was an alleged attempt to stay in power. In a Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday, the special prosecutor described Yoon in their closing arguments as…


  • South Korea and Japan Summit

    Japan has been causing a stir recently in the region due to its change of strategy in relation to defence and security, as well as controversial comments. Regional neighbours such as China and South Korea have been voicing their opinions loudly on the messaging coming out of Japan. However, South Korea and Japan have both…


  • Japan’s New Leadership Causing A Stir

    Since the new leadership of Japan has taken office, it has been historic in several ways, one being that Japan has its first female prime minister, which is a notable point to acknowledge. However, it has also made history due to the language and messaging coming out of Japan that is causing its counterparts in…


  • South Korea Interested In Chinese Development

    Recently, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung conducted a state visit to China. This is even more significant because, during the meeting, the South Korean president stated that 2026 can be defined as the first year of full-scale restoration of China–South Korean relations. This is even more notable due to the visit and statement coinciding with…