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The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has targeted Meta, the parent corporation of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, fined 21.6 billion won (approximately $15 million), After extensive inquiry showed Meta had been illegally collecting incredibly sensitive data from millions of Facebook users, this sentence follows. Among the data collecting subjects were users’ political views, religion beliefs, even their sexual orientation. Shockingly, …

Launching a new, one-of- a-kind location at the Jogang Observatory in Gimpo, Gyeonggi province, Starbucks Korea will provide patrons the unique opportunity to view directly beyond the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), into North Korea. Just 1.4 kilometers from the North Korean border, this shop will not only provide the trademark Starbucks experience but also let guests glimpse a rarely seen …

Particularly for those looking for a reasonably priced vacation without compromising culture or experience, Vietnam has quickly become a must-see destination for visitors from all around the world in recent years. Vietnam presents a variety of experiences fit for all kinds of visitors with its rich past, breathtaking scenery, and delicious cuisine. The nation attracted an amazing 12.6 million tourists …

China and Japan are getting ready for what would be a historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and freshly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had crucial meetings in Beijing with Japan’s national security advisor Takeo Akiba on Monday, laying the groundwork for the first in-person meeting between Xi and Ishiba since the latter’s …

Officially known as an “auto flow road,” the government of Japan has presented plans for a revolutionary “conveyor belt road,” meant to transform goods movement between Tokyo and Osaka, as the country struggles with a growing scarcity of truck drivers and rising demands in logistics. Under this ambitious initiative, unmanned cargo units will use designated lanes inside the road network, …

Tucked on a 12-story structure in northeast China, visitors flock to get a rare view of the junction of their nation with North Korea and Russia. This is a special vantage point for patriotic visitors and inquisitive tourists here in Fangchuan since national flags of the three countries cross on a wall map. Many are happy to capture the odd …

Late October’s bare Mount Fuji, a symbol of resiliency and natural beauty, marks the first time in 130 years that its famous snowcap is absent far into autumn. Traditionally, this time of year would see the mountain’s peak covered with a fresh white covering, a symbol revered by the Japanese people as it is by the millions of visitors annually. …

Despite a notable loss in parliamentary elections when the coalition of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) fell short of obtaining a majority, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has promised to carry on leading. With a dramatic drop in parliamentary seats—from 259 to 201—this election represented the LDP’s most significant loss since 2009, according to estimates by NHK, the state …

With the most recent round of U.S. armaments sales, which includes a $2 billion package of advanced military equipment, the continuous geopolitical tensions around Taiwan have escalated. Friday, the United States The State Department approved a new defense sale to Taiwan including radar systems and surface-to–air missiles. Beijing, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province of China, has strongly denounced …

Recent events revealed North Korea’s plans to send military personnel to assist Russian troops engaged in continuous conflict with Ukraine. From Ukraine’s defense intelligence source, three generals and 500 officers among roughly 12,000 North Korean personnel are apparently scheduled to be stationed in Russia. Many foreign observers especially in view of such support show questions and pay close attention to …