Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-visits-missile-bases-slams-us-nuclear-means-2024-10-22/ On October 23, state media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited missile bases to examine their readiness to undertake actions of “strategic deterrence”, while calling the United States nuclear capabilities a growing threat to North Korea. The United States strategic nuclear arsenal poses an “ever-increasing threat” to North Korea’s security environment, which demands… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-russia-troops-ukraine-b664f8c1164e9ef859b7a618ffa92140 On Wednesday, October 23rd, the United States reported that 3,000 North Korean troops have deployed to Russia and are training at several locations. This has led many to suspect that North Korea could potentially join Russian forces in Ukraine, and this suggests that there are expanding military ties between North Korea and Russia due to Moscow… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-spots-chinese-carrier-china-military-video-says-prepared-battle-2024-10-13/ Yesterday Taiwan reported seeing a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing towards the south of Taiwan. China has since then put out a video stating that they are ready for battle. This has caused concerns around Taipei about the possibility of another round of Chinese War Games. China believes that Taiwan is a territory that belongs to… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-ballistic-missile-tensions-af75c31d24dc53b0ae0db7260458563b The South Korean and Japanese militaries have reported North Korea test-firing multiple ballistic missiles towards their Eastern shore last Wednesday. Shortly prior to this, North Korea revealed to the world a glimpse at a secretive facility built to enrich uranium for nuclear bombs. Kim Jong Un has called for a rapid expansion of North Korea’s nuclear… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/japan-us-face-shared-challenge-cheap-china-steel-japan-pm-hopeful-says-2024-09-14/ Japan is attempting to negotiate with the United States in order to combat cheap Chinese steel. China is the largest steel producer in the world, because of this Japan has attempted to combine markets with the United States steel industry. Nippon Steel -Japan’s largest steel company- is attempting to work a $14.9 billion bid for U.S…. Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-vessel-contested-south-china-sea-shoal-returns-port-2024-09-15/ Following a five-month deployment in the Sabina Shoal, the Philippines have sent a new vessel to replace their Coast Guard vessel, Teresa. The Philippines have said that they are doing this in order to maintain their presence within the South China Sea. China is irritated by the Philippines’ actions, and they view the new vessel’s presence… Read more »
