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Video | Pyongyang opens new beer bar in its growing suburbs

Hwasong Taedonggang Beer Restaurant has opened in Pyongyang, serving North Korean brews as well as international brands.

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Japan

Coastguard plane in Japan airport crash mistook taxi order for runway clearance

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Japan

‘Japan’s neighbourhood more dangerous’? Fears over Chinese land purchases

Lifestyle & Culture

Japan

‘Very worrying’: record 78% of people in Japan feel anxious, survey shows

Economy, rising prices, uncertain job prospects and the state of the world among reasons for concern, as more feel standard of living declining.

A new survey shows a record high 78.2 per cent of Japanese people are anxious about their lives. Photo: Getty Images
A new survey shows a record high 78.2 per cent of Japanese people are anxious about their lives. Photo: Getty Images

Politics

Japan

Will a firm US stance on Diaoyu Islands be too ‘provocative’ for Japan?

US analyst urges Trump to resume military exercises on disputed islands to send message of deterrence to China, reinforce sovereignty stance.

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Family & Relationships

Education

‘Baby hatch’ boy, now grown up, teaches kids to love life

Koichi Miyatsu, whose mother died when he was a baby, runs an education programme in Japan based on his being raised by foster parents.

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United States & Canada

United States

Fate of Nippon Steel’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands

Joe Biden has 15 days to decide on the US$15 billion sale, amid opposition from key stakeholders, and president-elect Trump, who says it is a national security risk.

US President Joe Biden speaks about his proposed Federal budget for the fiscal year 2024 at the Finishing Trades Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 9, 2023. Photo: AFP
US President Joe Biden speaks about his proposed Federal budget for the fiscal year 2024 at the Finishing Trades Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 9, 2023. Photo: AFP

East Asia

South Korea

‘Super-aged’ South Korea faces demographic challenges as 20% of population over 65

The milestone, driven by a declining birth rate, highlights the country’s rapidly ageing population and the need for policy changes to address the demographic challenges.

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East Asia

South Korea martial law 2024

Yoon’s lawyer denies first lady visited cosmetic clinic before martial law bid

A South Korean opposition lawmaker alleged that Kim Keon-hee left the medical centre an hour before the martial law declaration.

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East Asia

SCMP Highlights

US Marines in Japan, Malaysia’s first home-grown EV: 7 Asia highlights

From relocating US Marines in Okinawa to Mary Jane Veloso’s return to the Philippines, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Japan-based US Marine Corps soldiers embark an aircraft in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, in November 2013. Photo: EPA

Politics

North Korea

Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.

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Students and other activists carry Bangladesh’s national flag during a protest march to mark one month since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down after a mass uprising, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 5. Photo: AP
Students and other activists carry Bangladesh’s national flag during a protest march to mark one month since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down after a mass uprising, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 5. Photo: AP

Politics

South Korea martial law 2024

Did South Korea’s Yoon use fortune-telling to plan his failed martial law bid?

Noh Sang-won, an ex-intelligence chief, has allegedly advised Yoon Suk-yeol on his martial law decree’s timing based on fortune-telling.

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East Asia

Japan

Japan’s Honda and Nissan join forces to create world’s third-largest carmaker

This move comes as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels and towards electric vehicles, where Japanese companies have lagged behind their rivals.

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East Asia

Ukraine war

North Korea suffers more than 3,000 casualties fighting for Russia: Zelensky

South Korea said earlier on Monday that around 1,100 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded since entering combat this month.

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A damaged monument to Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin in Sudzha, Kursk region, Russia in August. File photo: AP Photo

East Asia

Japan

Japan’s picturesque Ginzan Onsen starts limiting day trippers during winter

New rules aim to ease crowding, traffic congestion, improve safety, and preserve the charm of a town known for its snowy scenes.

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Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in northern Yamagata region, Japan, draws around 330,000 visitors each year. Photo: Shutterstock
Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in northern Yamagata region, Japan, draws around 330,000 visitors each year. Photo: Shutterstock

Family & Relationships

South Korea

Nearly two-thirds of Korean women OK with being childless, survey finds

South Korea has world’s lowest fertility rate, and 65 per cent of women and 41 per cent of men say they could accept a life without children.

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East Asia

Japan

Japan brewery aims to make world’s first space sake, sell it for US$640,000

Asahi Shuzo said the ingredients would be sent to the International Space Station in late 2025.

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Lifestyle & Culture

Japan

Name and shame rule: Fukushima raises a stink over improper waste disposal

Errant individuals will be given a verbal warning but repeat offenders may see their names appearing on Fukishima’s official website.

A waste disposal site in Tokyo. In Fukushima, repeat offenders of improper waste disposal could face online public shaming. Photo: Julian Ryall
A waste disposal site in Tokyo. In Fukushima, repeat offenders of improper waste disposal could face online public shaming. Photo: Julian Ryall

Politics

India

India reopens North Korea embassy in ‘strategic’ move in volatile region: experts

Experts believe the embassy’s resumption of operations will allow India to engage in diplomatic discussions on critical issues in Northeast Asia.

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East Asia

South Korea martial law 2024

Ex-South Korean spy chief linked to martial law plot doubled as fortune-teller

Noh Sang-won, who practices astrology, is well-known in rural areas for his ‘spiritual energy and philosophical expertise’.

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Southeast Asia

Malaysia

Malaysian influencer behind South Korea tour mess denies fleeing to Japan

The travel operator said she is willing to cooperate with the authorities as losses linked to the alleged scam hit US$100,000.

Kim Seri is a Seoul-based Malaysian social media influencer. Photo: Instagram/kimseri_eina
Open Questions series

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate

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