Democratic Party of Korea
Everything filed under this heading in our government & policy coverage, the 24 reports filed on it so far.
China's Info Control Hinders Tibet Flood Aid
Hundreds are missing, including Americans, after floods and landslides hit Tibet and Nepal. The Chinese Communist Party's restrictions on access for...
Kazakh Parliament Elects Dadebay as Chair
Kazakhstan's new parliament elected Aibek Dadebay, the leader of the pro-presidential Adilet party, as its speaker on August 28.
Punjab government delays Justice Mishra's HC
The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government has not yet responded to the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to appoint Justice Ashwani Kumar...
South Korea searches for nine missing in
South Korean rescuers have started a ground search for nine citizens missing in Nepal's floods after bad weather halted helicopter operations.
Ahn Gyu-back Steps Down as Defense Minister
Outgoing Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back expressed mixed feelings about his tenure as South Korea's first civilian defense chief in over 60 years. He...
Supreme Court refuses to ban CJP September 5
The Supreme Court declined to prohibit a protest march planned by the Cockroach Janata Party for September 5, stating it expects all parties to act
Japan's North Korea Diplomacy Stalled by
Japan's inability to hold summit-level talks with North Korea for over two decades is rooted in the unresolved abduction issue and a bureaucratic...
CJP Founder Says BJP Should Heed RSS Chief
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke stated the BJP should listen to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, arguing the ruling party believes it has grown...
Japan's Muted Reaction to U.S.-South Korea
Japan has given a muted public response to the U.S. decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, but analysts see the move...
BJP Gen Z outreach meet urges 'youth' focus
A BJP brainstorming session on engaging young voters concluded the cohort is not homogenous, suggesting the party use the term 'youth' and avoid...
Asian Leaders with Chinese Education
A growing number of top leaders in South Korea, Laos, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam have studied at Chinese universities.
South Korea finalizes Muan County for
A government committee has finalized Muan County as the new site for the Gwangju Air Base, a move to accelerate an 800 trillion-won semiconductor...
South Korea Tightens Crackdown on Chinese Fishing Near NLL
South Korea announced new measures to curb illegal Chinese fishing near the Northern Limit Line in the Yellow Sea.
Kathi Zellweger
Aid worker Kathi Zellweger recounts her experiences in North Korea during the famine
US-South Korea Alliance Management Through Social Media
Analysis of a US President's social media post and its implications for the US-South Korea alliance
North Korea Rejects Trump’s Diplomatic Overtures, Maintains Hardline Stance
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed recent claims of communication between Washington and Pyongyang, calling U.S...
Japan's Defense Enhancements: A Strategic Response to Regional Challenges
Japan's efforts to strengthen its Self-Defense Forces are driven by regional security concerns, particularly China's military buildup and North...
Xi Jinping Reframes Jiang Zemin’s Legacy to Align with ‘New Era’ Ideology
In a speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, Xi Jinping recast the former leader’s tenure as a foundational period for...
South Korea's Nuclear Dilemma
South Korea faces a growing nuclear threat from North Korea and a decreasing reliability of the United States as a security guarantor, leading to a...
Why Kim Jong Un Might Seek Another Summit with Trump
Despite North Korea's strengthened position, Kim Jong Un may have strategic reasons to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump again, including...
Trump's Last-Minute Exercise Cut Risks Turning South Korea-US Alliance Readiness into a Bargaining Chip
US President Donald Trump's order to reduce the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has raised concerns about the readiness of the South Korea-US alliance.
Allies' Military AI Systems Face Interoperability Challenges
As militaries around the world adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the question of interoperability between different AI systems has become a...
Kim Min-seok Wins Democratic Party Chair in Ranked-Choice Runoff
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has been elected as the leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) in a ranked-choice runoff, defeating outgoing...
Kazakhstan's Kurultai Election Looms: Old Wine in a New Bottle?
Kazakhstan is set to hold its first Kurultai election on August 23, replacing its previous bicameral parliament with a unicameral body. The election...