Category: East Asia
What’s at stake for Saudi-East Asian relations?
Saudi Arabia’s King, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, accompanied by a large delegation including royal family members and ministers, paid a month-long visit (that started from the end of February) […]
Korean automobile industry set to re-enter Pakistan market
A number of foreign automobile companies, including some from the Republic of Korea – Hyundai Motor Corporation, and KIA Motor Company among others, are keen on investing in setting up […]
Trump must consult with Seoul over any actions on N. Korea
The U.S. Donald Trump administration must have prior consultation with Seoul before taking any confrontational actions concerning North Korea, including launching a preemptive strike, South Korean politicians said. The politicians, […]
Cooperation is the only correct choice for China and the US
The first question raised by a US reporter at a press conference following the annual session of China’s national legislature was about the possibility of high-level talks between China and […]
Haenyeo: the Amazons of Jeju Island who created a system of gender equality
Haenyeo are female divers living in Jeju Island who dive into the ocean water to gather various shellfish and seaweed among other seafood delicacies, without using any underwater diving equipment. […]
A young and talented artist: Lafic
Rob Kim, also known as Lafic, is a young and talented artist based in Seoul, South Korea. The 22 year-old artist was born in South Korea, but he grew up […]
Military action against North Korea ‘on the table’, says US
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson declared an end to the Barack Obama administration’s policy of strategic patience in dealing with North Korea, vowing to explore all options including harsher […]
The process of impeachment in Philippines and Indonesia
The Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye last Friday, removing her from office after a 92-day leadership crisis, triggering a presidential election in the weeks to come. […]
“Man is what he eats”: An overview of the Korean food culture
The interest with Korean food is increasing very quickly all over the world. The Instagram pages of famous channels related to food such as, “Bon Appétit Magazine,” are pushing a […]
China’s THAAD strategy
Lee Seong-hyon / The Korea Times South Korea should buckle up for a long, arduous ride against China’s tidy incremental economic pressure to backpedal on THAAD. China will continue to […]