Tag: Asia

North Korea’s Trade at Risk: Floods Cut Off Key Rail Lines

Photos show Kim Jong Un's private train stopped on the tracks, with the track directly in front completely submerged.

UN Calls Out South Korea: Time to End the Death Penalty

The United Nations Committee Against Torture has once again urged South Korea to abolish the death penalty ...

First UN Agency Leader in North Korea Post-COVID: A New Era of Cooperation?

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, has announced that he is ready to resume aid to North Korea.

How TikTok is Fueling the Global Rise of Korean Culture

Mjaor short-form video hosting service, TikTok has recently become a leading force in spreading the Korean Wave, also known as Hallyu.

$1.3 Million Prize Awaits for First AFC Women’s Soccer Champs

The AWCL group stage, which divides four teams into three groups, will be held in China, Thailand, and Vietnam from October 6 to 12.

North Korean ‘Tiger Bone Liquor’ Still Sold on Chinese Websites Despite Global Outrage

North Korean tiger bone arthritis liquor and illegal hangover remedies are still prevalent in Chinese online shopping malls.

The Future is Now: Chinese Cars to Dominate Global Market by 2030

Consulting firm AlixPartners predicted that one out of every three cars sold worldwide will be made in China by 2030. AlixPartners forecasted this in a...

Living the Dream: North Korea Celebrates New Homes and Patriotism

North Korea has been encouraging its people to dedicate themselves to the nation in gratitude for the recent surge of new houses in different...

FIFA World Cup Qualifier Son Heung Min’s ‘Shh’ Celebration Sparks Debate

Korean national soccer team captain Son Heung Min (Tottenham) has recently revealed an incident from a match against China in November last year, during...