Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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South Korea Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-soo, Weeks After Yoon’s Martial Law Scandal
South Korea plunged deeper into political uncertainty on Friday as its National Assembly voted to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo, just weeks after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol. The decision marked the first time in the country's history that two leaders have faced impeachment in such rapid succession. 
South Korea plunged deeper into political uncertainty on Friday as its National Assembly voted to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo, just weeks after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol. The decision marked the first time in the country's history that two leaders have faced impeachment in such rapid succession. -
Taiwan's Former Presidential Candidate Ko Wen-je Indicted on Corruption Charges, Could Face 28.5-Year Sentence
Ko Wen-je, a prominent figure in Taiwanese politics and former presidential candidate, has been indicted on multiple corruption charges, marking a significant turn in his political career. The 65-year-old founder of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) faces accusations of accepting bribes and misappropriating political donations during his tenure as mayor of Taipei and his recent presidential campaign. 
Ko Wen-je, a prominent figure in Taiwanese politics and former presidential candidate, has been indicted on multiple corruption charges, marking a significant turn in his political career. The 65-year-old founder of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) faces accusations of accepting bribes and misappropriating political donations during his tenure as mayor of Taipei and his recent presidential campaign. -
Alibaba Partners with E-Mart for $4 Billion Push Into South Korean Online Retail
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and South Korean retail giant E-Mart have joined forces to establish a $4 billion e-commerce joint venture in South Korea, a move aimed at solidifying their foothold in one of the world's most dynamic online retail markets. The collaboration will see AliExpress International and Gmarket, a subsidiary of E-Mart, operating under a newly created entity, which will be co-owned equally by the two companies, according to an E-Mart regulatory filing. 
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and South Korean retail giant E-Mart have joined forces to establish a $4 billion e-commerce joint venture in South Korea, a move aimed at solidifying their foothold in one of the world's most dynamic online retail markets. The collaboration will see AliExpress International and Gmarket, a subsidiary of E-Mart, operating under a newly created entity, which will be co-owned equally by the two companies, according to an E-Mart regulatory filing. -
Kim Jong Un Initiated Troop Deployment to Russia as South Korea Detects Signs of More Troops and Drones in Preparation
U.S. intelligence agencies, in a report cited by The New York Times, assert that the move was initiated by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with Russian President Vladimir Putin accepting the offer promptly. 
U.S. intelligence agencies, in a report cited by The New York Times, assert that the move was initiated by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with Russian President Vladimir Putin accepting the offer promptly. -
Over 1,000 North Korean Troops Killed in Ukraine, South Korea Claims
Reports of North Korean involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine have intensified, with South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) revealing significant casualties among deployed North Korean troops. Approximately 1,100 soldiers from Pyongyang have been killed or wounded in combat, predominantly in the contested Kursk region. This announcement comes after South Korea's intelligence agency disclosed that at least 100 North Korean soldiers had died since December. 
Reports of North Korean involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine have intensified, with South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) revealing significant casualties among deployed North Korean troops. Approximately 1,100 soldiers from Pyongyang have been killed or wounded in combat, predominantly in the contested Kursk region. This announcement comes after South Korea's intelligence agency disclosed that at least 100 North Korean soldiers had died since December. -
China Slams Philippines’ Typhon Missile Deal with U.S., Warns of Regional Arms Race
The Philippines' decision to explore the acquisition of the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system has ignited tensions with China, which has condemned the move as a provocative escalation in an already volatile region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido announced on Monday that the missile system, known for its mid-range precision, would be deployed to protect the nation's sovereignty, particularly in contested areas of the South China Sea. 
The Philippines' decision to explore the acquisition of the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system has ignited tensions with China, which has condemned the move as a provocative escalation in an already volatile region. Philippine military chief Lieutenant-General Roy Galido announced on Monday that the missile system, known for its mid-range precision, would be deployed to protect the nation's sovereignty, particularly in contested areas of the South China Sea. -
Xi Jinping Urges Macau to Diversify Economy Amid Casino Reliance Concerns
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Macau to diversify its economy, urging the world's largest gambling hub to shift focus away from its casino-driven revenue model. The statement came as Xi attended the inauguration of Macau's new Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the territory's handover from Portugal to China. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Macau to diversify its economy, urging the world's largest gambling hub to shift focus away from its casino-driven revenue model. The statement came as Xi attended the inauguration of Macau's new Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the territory's handover from Portugal to China. -
South Korean Investigators Ramp Up Pressure on Impeached President Over Rebellion Charges
South Korean investigators are intensifying efforts to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month. Despite repeated requests from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) and other investigative bodies, Yoon has refused to cooperate, deepening the political crisis engulfing the nation. 
South Korean investigators are intensifying efforts to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding his controversial declaration of martial law earlier this month. Despite repeated requests from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) and other investigative bodies, Yoon has refused to cooperate, deepening the political crisis engulfing the nation. -
Moscow Near Acceptance of Nuclear-Armed North Korea, US Ambassador Warns
The United States expressed grave concerns at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Wednesday, warning that Russia may be on the brink of accepting North Korea's nuclear weapons program-a stark departure from Moscow's long-standing support for denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. 
The United States expressed grave concerns at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Wednesday, warning that Russia may be on the brink of accepting North Korea's nuclear weapons program-a stark departure from Moscow's long-standing support for denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. -
Over 100 North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine Combat, South Korea's Spy Agencies Reveal
North Korean troops deployed to Russia to bolster its efforts in Ukraine are facing mounting casualties, with at least 100 soldiers killed and over 1,000 injured, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). In a closed-door briefing to the parliamentary intelligence committee, the NIS disclosed troubling details about the conditions and effectiveness of the North Korean forces in Ukraine. 
North Korean troops deployed to Russia to bolster its efforts in Ukraine are facing mounting casualties, with at least 100 soldiers killed and over 1,000 injured, according to South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS). In a closed-door briefing to the parliamentary intelligence committee, the NIS disclosed troubling details about the conditions and effectiveness of the North Korean forces in Ukraine.
