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Japan is known for its culinary excellence and diversity, with more than 200 Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo alone. However, in recent years, many Japanese consumers, especially office workers, have been opting for ultra-cheap lunches that cost less than 500 yen ($4.30) as food prices continue to rise due to various factors, such as the war in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, …

Kim Ju-ae is the daughter of North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol-ju. She is believed to be about 10 years old and has two siblings, an older brother and a younger one of unknown sex. She is the granddaughter of Kim Jong Il and the great-granddaughter of Kim Il Sung, the founder of North …

Eating dog meat has been a part of South Korea’s culinary culture for centuries, dating back to the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD).  The practice was influenced by the belief that dog meat has medicinal and nutritional benefits, especially during the hot summer months. Dog meat dishes, such as bosintang (dog meat soup) and suyuk (boiled dog …

North Korea, the world’s most isolated and secretive country, has opened its doors to the first known tourists since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020.  A group of 20 Russians, accompanied by two guides from a Vladivostok-based agency, embarked on a four-day tour of Pyongyang and a ski resort on February 9, 2024. The trip was arranged by the …

South Korea is facing a demographic crisis, as there are far more young men than young women in the country. This is the result of a historic 30-year-long imbalance in the sex ratio at birth (SRB), which reached as high as 115 boys per 100 girls in 1990. The normal SRB is around 105 to 107 boys per 100 girls.  …

Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections, scheduled for January 13, 2024, are taking place amid heightened tensions with China, which claims the self-governing island as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve unification.  Beijing has increased its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure on Taipei, while also conducting a campaign of influence and interference …

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 …