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East Asia
A Democratic Response to Coronavirus: Lessons From South Korea
By Eun A Jo
South Korea’s success thus far isn’t just due to its government. The public itself has been a crucial part of the story.
North Korea Conducts 4th Missile Test in March 2020
By Ankit Panda
Without Kim Jong Un’s apparent guidance, North Korea once again tested short-range missiles.
Japan’s Postponement of the Olympics: What Next?
By Ankit Panda
Also, the hosts discuss the reactions to the spread of COVID–19 in South Asia.
Mongolia’s Small-Country Strategy for Containing COVID-19
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia’s small population might be an asset in fighting the new pandemic.
Globalizing the Korean Concert Industry
By Layne Vandenberg
The Korean music industry has evolved from an afterthought to a staple destination for Western artists.
Why Japan Hesitated Before Postponing the 2020 Olympics
By Rupakjyoti Borah
Tokyo had to weigh its options carefully.
South Korea Commemorates 10 Years Since Sinking of Cheonan
By Ankit Panda
2010 marked one of the most dangerous years on the Korean Peninsula in recent history.
Taiwan Factory Fire Kills 3 Foreign Workers After Calls to Abolish On-Site Dorms Go Unanswered
By Nick Aspinwall
A fire in a Taichung factory took the lives of three Vietnamese workers. Past calls to ban on-site housing for factory workers have been rejected by Taiwan’s labor ministry.
How a Pandemic Drew China and Serbia Closer
By Eleanor Albert
China's medical assistance to Serbia inspired profuse gratitude from President Vucic.
Can Japan Curb a Coronavirus Outbreak?
By Thisanka Siripala
The government's guidelines for reopening schools are met with mixed feelings as Tokyo residents prepare for a soft lockdown this weekend.
The Significance of a New Japan-Philippines Air Defense Radar System Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
If the deal is finalized as reports suggest, it would have strategic significance for Japan’s growing regional security role and for the bilateral relationship.
South Korea: The Politics of COVID-19
By Timothy S. Rich et al
As an election looms, a survey finds that respondents’ political affiliations predicts their satisfaction with the government’s pandemic response.