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This Week in Asia: March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023

This Week in Asia: March 10, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea, Seoul Says
March 10, 2023

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea, Seoul Says

By Kim Tong-hyung
The latest missile launch comes as South Korea and the U.S. prepare for large-scale military exercises, and President Yoon plans trips to both Tokyo and Washington next week.

Kim Yo Jong Joins the North’s Chorus Threatening Response to South Korea-US Military Drills
March 07, 2023

Kim Yo Jong Joins the North’s Chorus Threatening Response to South Korea-US Military Drills

By Mitch Shin
Joining a series of North Korean statements over upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills, the supreme leader’s sister warned of taking a military response.

Japan Welcomes South Korean Deal to End Colonial Era Forced Labor Dispute 
March 07, 2023

Japan Welcomes South Korean Deal to End Colonial Era Forced Labor Dispute 

By Thisanka Siripala
The long unresolved forced labor dispute nears closure, with South Korea deciding to shoulder victim compensation through donations. 

Developments in Asia-Pacific’s Space Industry
March 06, 2023

Developments in Asia-Pacific’s Space Industry

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Benjamin Charlton. 
South Korea Announces Plan to Resolve Forced Labor Disputes With Japan
March 06, 2023

South Korea Announces Plan to Resolve Forced Labor Disputes With Japan

By Chelsie Alexandre
The Yoon administration's plan to resolve forced labor disputes with Japan is already sparking controversy at home.

South Korea, US Announce Largest Military Exercises in 5 Years
March 04, 2023

South Korea, US Announce Largest Military Exercises in 5 Years

By Hyung-jin Kim
The South Korean and U.S. militaries are preparing to conduct two exercises: Freedom Shield, a computer-simulated training, and Warrior Shield FTX, large-scale joint field training.
Mongolia and South Korea Emphasize Deeper Economic Ties 
March 02, 2023

Mongolia and South Korea Emphasize Deeper Economic Ties 

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene's visit to Seoul highlighted some future directions of bilateral economic cooperation.

South Korean President Calls Japan ‘Partner’ on Independence Day
March 01, 2023

South Korean President Calls Japan ‘Partner’ on Independence Day

By Mitch Shin
In his address to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, Yoon Suk-yeol said Japan has transformed into a partner sharing common values.

South Korea and NATO: Seoul’s Strategic Calculus
February 28, 2023

South Korea and NATO: Seoul’s Strategic Calculus

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Soo Kim.

North Korea Says It Launched 4 Strategic Cruise Missiles
February 24, 2023

North Korea Says It Launched 4 Strategic Cruise Missiles

By Mitch Shin
North Korea claims to have tested cruise missiles a day after the South Korea-U.S. tabletop drills.
Keep an Eye on the Japan-Korea Joint Development Zone
February 24, 2023

Keep an Eye on the Japan-Korea Joint Development Zone

By Jaehyoung Ju
As far as maritime flashpoints in the Asia-Pacific go, don’t sleep on the potential expiration of the JDZ between Japan and South Korea.

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