U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has raised tariffs on automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and all other reciprocal duties imposed on South Korea from 15 percent to 25 percent, citing delays in implementing a trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. South Korean officials said they are trying to understand the background behind...
At least 15 people have died and more than 100 are still missing after a ferry sank off the coast of the Philippines. Philippine authorities said the passenger and cargo ferry M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, which was carrying more than 350 people from Zamboanga City to Jolo Island in Sulu Province, sank about one mile...
The Pentagon foresees a “more limited” role in deterring North Korea, with South Korea taking primary responsibility for the task, according to a policy document released on Friday, a move that could lead to a reduction of U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea hosts about 28,500 U.S. troops in combined defense against North...
In South Korea, former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been sentenced to 23 years in prison on charges of playing a key role in an “insurrection” by supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law. Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was convicted for backing former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived...
Pakistan’s defence manufacturing industry is running red hot since its jets, drones and missiles earned the coveted ‘combat tested’ tag in a conflict with India last year, attracting a slew of interested buyers. Islamabad has held talks with 13 countries, six to eight of which are in an advanced stage, for deals involving JF-17 jets...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a political move less than three months into her term, stating that she will dissolve the Lower House early and take the country to snap elections. According to Japanese media, the dissolution decision is expected to be made on January 23, with the election scheduled for February 8. Takaichi’s...
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed on Monday to expand cooperation in sectors such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, chips and critical minerals, according to the Blue House. Meloni is visiting South Korea for summit talks with Lee. South Korea is a global leader in semiconductors and the countries...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on her birthday. Defense cooperation and trade were high on the agenda, and the two leaders decided to elevate bilateral relations to the level of a “special strategic partnership.” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid a visit to Tokyo on Friday....
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by authorities to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law in December 2024. The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of mobilising the presidential security service to block...
More U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are in the pipeline with four deals yet to be notified to Congress, a senior Taiwanese defence official said on Thursday, following the announcement of an $11 billion package last month, the largest ever for the island. The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier,...