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East Asia
Calls for Amnesty as Undocumented Worker in Taiwan Contracts the Coronavirus
By Nick Aspinwall
A civic group called for Taiwan to grant amnesty to an estimated 50,000 undocumented workers in the country, citing their fear of reporting COVID-19 symptoms and a workforce shortage.
Public Anger Swells in South Korea Over Coronavirus Outbreak
By Tae-jun Kang
South Koreans are growing increasingly irate toward President Moon’s handling of the epidemic.
Don’t Forget China’s Other Viral Outbreak
By Madison Plaster
China’s efforts to contain coronavirus are stalling recovery from an earlier African Swine Fever outbreak, with implications for food security.
Coronavirus Now Poised for Outsized Impact in South Korea
By Kyle Ferrier
South Korea now has the most cases outside of China, and the government is ramping up efforts to respond.
South Korea, US Postpone Annual Military Drills Due to Virus
By Associated Press
The South Korean and U.S. militaries announced Thursday that they were postponing their annual joint drills due to concern about a viral outbreak that has infected soldiers in both countries' armed forces.
Time to Reopen the Kaesong Industrial Complex? A Conversation With Jin-hyang Kim
By Grant Wyeth
Jin-hyang Kim speaks on the enduring importance of the Kaesong Industrial Complex.
The Coronavirus Outbreak: How Democratic Taiwan Outperformed Authoritarian China
By Victor (Lin) Pu
Taiwan’s example proves that the free flow of information is the best treatment for the coronavirus outbreak.
US, South Korea Militaries Face New Enemy in Viral Outbreak
By Associated Press
The U.S. and South Korean militaries face a new and formidable enemy that could hurt battle readiness: a virus spreading around the world that has infected more than 1,200 people in South Korea.
China Unveils Latest Z-10 Attack Helicopter Variant
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese state-owned media released images of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Zhishengji-10 (Z-10) attack helicopter fitted with new engine exhaust outlets.
At G20 Finance Meeting, Japan Sticks to Optimism Despite Viral Outbreak
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's finance minister and central bank head both downplayed the economic impact from coronavirus.
Cross-border South Korean Drama Overcomes Political Risks
By Juwon Park
The team behind the drama had to tread carefully in order to avoid glorifying or misrepresenting the state.
Abe: Flex Hours, Work Style Among Key Steps to Fight Virus
By Associated Press
The Japanese prime minister took aim at the country’s work culture amid concerns about further spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus.