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North Korea, which is armed with nuclear weapons, displayed more intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) than ever before and hinted at the development of a new solid-fuel weapon at a midnight parade, state media said on Thursday, February 9. The nation has continued with its ballistic missile program, launching dozens of sophisticated missiles in defiance of United Nations Security Council resolutions …

The South Korean actress Park Eun-bin, who starred in the popular television series Extraordinary Attorney Woo, will soon appear in the forthcoming drama Diva of the Deserted Island. Kakao Entertainment announced on February 9 that Eun-bin would star in a new romantic comedy about a lady named Seo Mok-ha who attempts to adjust to the real world after “drifting out …

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai will each donate a month’s salary to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey, the island’s presidential office announced on Thursday, February 9. Tsai and Lai, who is widely anticipated to run for president in next year’s elections, “want to do their part to assist Turkey reconstruct its motherland as quickly as possible,” …

The Philippine Department of Migrant Employees (DMW) announced on February 9 that more than 80 Japanese firms are eager to engage more Filipino workers due to their “great work ethic and nice temperament.” As part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s “formal working visit” to Japan, which began on Wednesday, February 8, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople met with Japanese employers …

On Wednesday, February 8, South Korean lawmakers decided to impeach the interior minister over his response to a fatal Halloween crush, paving the way for him to become the nation’s first cabinet member to be removed by the legislature. The impeachment resolution was approved by a secret vote of 179-109 in the 300-member house, where the main opposition Democratic Party …

Taiwan will expedite the development of military drones in light of the lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine and the danger presented by China, the island’s defense minister announced on February 7. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022, unmanned aircraft have played a key role on both sides. According to Ukraine’s military minister, drones …

Actress Lee Yoo-young of South Korea is now involved in a relationship. A day after Yoo-young uploaded images of herself smiling and resting down on a mysterious man’s arm while in bed, her agency ACE FACTORY verified the news. Yoo-photos young’s were taken in bed. “Lee Yoo-young is currently in a relationship with a non-showbiz person.” According to Soompi, ACE …

Monday, February 6th, was the first time in three years that all border gates were fully reopened without COVID-19 limitations. Tens of thousands of travelers traveled between mainland China and its special administrative territory of Hong Kong. China stated last week that cross-border travel between the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao will resume in full on February 6, removing current …

Indonesia aims to strengthen discussions with China and other Southeast Asian nations to finalize a code of conduct (COC) for the disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister said on Saturday, as tensions in the vital waterway continue to rise. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said in Jakarta at the conclusion of a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Association …

Singapore is experiencing an inflow of ultra-wealthy Chinese families seeking refuge from the Chinese Communist Party, who view them with growing distrust. Recent Beijing crackdowns on internet billionaires and tax-averse celebrities, as well as three years of zero-COVID policy that ended only this month, have prompted many wealthy Chinese to seek refuge abroad. According to AFP sources, several of the …