Region
East Asia
North Korea May Be Using 5G Technology to Monitor Its Border With China
By Seulkee Jang
North Korean authorities installed new surveillance cameras near the Yalu River in Sinuiju last month, according to a source in the country.
Mongolia and the Korea Conflict
By Shinae Hong
Mongolia’s mediating role in the Korean Peninsula has emphasized the significance of small states’ soft power in global diplomacy.
Some Chinese Shun Grueling Careers for ‘Low-Desire Life’
By Joe McDonald and Fu Ting
The “lie flat” trend provides some young Chinese with escape from the grueling pressures of school, work, and family responsibilities.
Can a 36-Year-Old Leader Transform South Korea’s Conservative Party?
By Mitch Shin
Lee Jun-seok’s fate will hinge on the PPP’s performance in the presidential election.
At the Nexus of Military-Civil Fusion and Technological Innovation in China
By Audrey Fritz
The interdependence of China’s innovation strategy with its military-civil fusion system enables it to leverage the global research and networks of the country’s own companies and universities.
South Korea and Japan Must Stop Politicizing the Olympic Games
By Eunjung Irene Oh
President Moon’s potential visit to Tokyo is the object of a diplomatic tug-of-war. Both sides should treat it as an opportunity, not a bargaining chip.
What to Expect From China’s New Anti-Sanctions Law
By Edward Lehman and Jed Rothstein
The law is vague enough to allow China maximum flexibility in implementation.
South Korea’s Intelligence Agency Confirms North Korean Cyberattacks
By Mitch Shin
An NIS briefing contained new information on North Korea’s cyberattacks, as well as political developments.
How Are Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies Faring in the Great Vaccine Race?
By Shannon Tiezzi
With China as a major world supplier of vaccines, is recognizing Taiwan a handicap in the rush to procure shots?
South Korea’s 2022 Presidential Race Is Taking Shape
By Jenna Gibson
Candidate have begun to officially declare their ambitions. Here are the names to know.
Japan’s Same Surname Law for Married Couples Is in the Hands of the Diet
By Thisanka Siripala
Efforts to annul outdated marriage provisions through the courts have failed. Can the legislature overcome the deeply entrenched political gap hindering reform?
What the Next South Korean President Can Learn From Moon’s Diplomatic Challenge
By Jong Eun Lee
Every president will face the exact same difficulty: To advance North Korea policy, Seoul needs to have all the main players on its side.