Korean War

Key point: History is full of bloody wars and Asia is no exception. These are just some of the worst conflicts ever to occur. Today, Asia is in one of its most peaceful periods in modern history. All current political posturing aside, Asia today is a peaceful place where economic growth…

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Magazine Pyongyang’s outreach in 2018 was a ruse. With North Korea stronger and cockier than ever, prospects are grim in 2020. Credit: Shutterstock / Associated Press, Alexander SafronovWhatever happened to the North Korea peace process, which in 2018 looked so promising?We have been here before, in broad terms. So let…

The last Republican to serve as a U.S. senator from Virginia urged his former GOP colleagues to allow witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment hearings. Retired Sen. John Warner (R-VA) released a statement on the fairness debate on Thursday. “I bel…

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper warned Europe of China's increasingly malign influence during his remarks at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. The Defense Department is seeking ways to use data better in decision-making on the battlefield and in its business practices, Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist said.…

A film still from Parasite. Photo: Neon via APAn overemphasis on education, work ethic and competition has resulted in an excess of overqualified individuals For some young people, even a PhD degree from a top university cannot help them overcome South Korea’s social inequality A film still from Parasite. Photo:…

President Donald Trump has rescinded, reversed or otherwise ended many of former President Barack Obama's signature policies — but not a prominent one. When it comes to fighting terrorism, the current commander-in-chief has upheld, and even extended, his pre…

WWII, Korean War veteran from Texas celebrates 100th birthday Charles Allen Jr. looks at a family photo during his 100th birthday celebration on Jan. 18. DEANA TRAUTZ, AMERICAN-STATESMAN/TNS By DEANA TRAUTZ | Austin American-Statesman | Published: January 23, 2020 ROUND ROCK, Texas (Tribune News Service) — Dropping bombs in World…

SEOUL — Shin Kyuk-ho, who built a chewing-gum business into the immensely successful Lotte Group in South Korea and Japan, only to see his sons squabble over the corporate empire, died Sunday. He was 98.The company, South Korea’s fifth-largest business conglomerate, announced the death of Mr. Shin, its founder.He was…

The U.S. State Department issued a firm vote of confidence for American Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris on Monday after he urged Seoul to pause before allowing tourism to North Korea, a remark that rekindled personal attacks on Harris’ mustache for being “too Japanese.” Harris, a retired admiral and…