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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…
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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…
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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…
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China ready to root out corruption
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, has signalled a further clampdown on corruption. He recently made a statement at a Party meeting associated with the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, stating that there should be full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more concrete measures. The concept of…
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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…
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Canada Seeks Renewed Relations With China
Canada is pivoting away from its dependency on the U.S. as leadership from Canada’s current government visits China. This visit to China will be the first in nearly a decade, and there are hopes to repair the fractured relationship. With China being the world’s second-largest economy, it is clear that Canada seeks to reduce its…
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Kazakhstan Seeks Nuclear Energy Expansion
Kazakhstan has stated its general desire to grow and develop its nuclear power capacity, and the United States has already begun to lend its assistance. Through a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Astana, the U.S. government has agreed to help train Kazakh specialists in the operation of small modular nuclear reactors. This will…