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South Korea’s intelligence agency has claimed that North Korea was involved in the recent Gaza war by supplying missile parts and technology to Hamas, the Islamist militant group that controls the coastal enclave.  According to the agency, North Korea sold Hamas hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of rocket-propelled grenades, communication equipment, and guidance systems for rockets and missiles¹². The …

South Korea’s spy agency has exposed North Korea‘s secret weapons deals with Hamas, the militant group that is engaged in a war with Israel, by releasing a photo of a North Korean rocket part that was allegedly used by Hamas fighters.  The photo, which shows a fuse with Korean characters and numbers, confirms a previous report by Voice of America …

In a world where technology reigns, Japan has always been at the forefront of innovation. From cutting-edge electronics to futuristic gadgets, their prowess in the industry is undeniable. However, even the mightiest can be brought to their knees when nature unleashes its fury. Recently, an earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale shook Japan’s Noto region, sending shockwaves through not …

South Korea is launching a new visa program for foreigners who are interested in learning about Korean culture and entertainment, also known as Hallyu or the Korean Wave. The Hallyu visa program, which will be implemented in the first half of 2022, is expected to attract more global talents and fans to the country, and to boost its cultural and …

China’s official and online responses to Japan’s earthquake showed a stark contrast between the diplomatic and the nationalist views of the two countries’ relations.  While the Chinese government expressed sympathy and support for Japan, the Chinese public and media showed hostility and indifference, and even celebrated the disaster as a deserved punishment for Japan’s past and present actions. The official …

South Korea is planning to launch a special visa for K-pop fans, allowing them to stay in the country for up to six months and enjoy various benefits and privileges related to their favorite music genre.  The visa, which is expected to be available from March 2024, is part of the government’s efforts to boost tourism and cultural exchange amid …

A series of powerful earthquakes rocked Japan‘s west coast on Thursday, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure, and injuring dozens of people. The quakes, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, also triggered a tsunami alert, but it was later lifted as no significant waves were detected. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the first quake struck at 2:27 …

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to accelerate its war preparations and adopt offensive measures to deter potential adversaries, state media reported on Monday. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Kim made the remarks during a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea on Sunday, where he also approved …

Harsh Goenka, the chairman of RPG Enterprises, is known for his witty and insightful tweets on various topics. Recently, he shared a video of his visit to an iPhone store in Tokyo, Japan, and expressed his admiration for Japanese culture. The video, which he posted on Twitter, shows Goenka entering the store, where he is greeted by a group of …

Several Singaporeans are already troubled by the rising cost of living amid high inflation. Public transport fare increases, therefore, are bound to cause unhappiness. From December 23, public bus and train rides have started to cost more, by up to 11 cents more per journey. Financial pressures are mounting for both the public and public transport operators – facing lower …