President Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy, aligning his country more closely with Washington and Tokyo, has polarized his country. And critics say he has won little to show for it.
Tag: East Asia
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Why the Japan and South Korea Détente Is Crucial to Biden’s Asia Ambitions
The animosity between South Korea and Japan has long been a weak link in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. President Biden is likely to urge more steps toward a thaw during meetings this week.
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A War With China Would Reach Deep Into American Society
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan may include a multipronged war strategy that causes havoc in American society.
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Aging Societies
Asia’s population is shrinking faster than any other continent’s.
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Asia Is Loosening Rules on Masks. Here’s Why People Still Wear Them.
Many other countries dropped pandemic mask requirements months ago. But in places like South Korea, which got rid of its rule this week, masks remain common.