Seoul human rights NGO calls for safety of 9 repatriated N. Korean youth
In late May of this year, the Laotian government made a diplomatic move garnering the attention of international news outlets: upon catching nine young North Korean refugees attempting to cross its border, they immediately turned them over to the North Korean authorities. After living as “kotjebi” (a Korean word meaning “wandering swallow,” meant to describe […]
International students gather to promote foreign investment in Korea
Hailing from 22 countries and speaking over 30 languages, Invest Korea recently welcomed 35 international students into its inaugural youth ambassador program. These students will be the faces of the first-ever Friends of Invest Korea program. Over the next four months, they will attend a series of workshops, featuring guided tours and lectures given by […]
[Canada Report] Canadian veterans of Korean War make commemorative visit
Below is a round-up of recent news from Canada concerning Canada and Asia-Pacific relations. Canadian veterans of the Korean War make commemorative visit Often dubbed “the Forgotten War,” the Korean War remains a largely under-recognized topic in Canada. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. While an cease-fire was indeed signed in […]
Activists gear up for annual North Korea Freedom Week
As tensions continue to grow on the Korean peninsula in light of recent nuclear developments, the international community has began to shift its focus to the Hermit Kingdom. Many activists are arguing that reports of Kim Jong-eun’s nuclear provocations are actually overshadowing the more important issue in North Korea: human rights. Reports Show Human Rights […]
[Canada Report] Japan and Canada hold trade talks
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Below is a round-up of recent news from Canada concerning Canada and Asia-Pacific relations. Japan, Canada Hold Trade Talks Japan and Canada are set to hold a second round of trade talks from April 22nd to 26th, 2013. These come just weeks after the two countries’ Ministers of Foreign Affairs (John Baird, Canada; Fumio Kishida, […]
Canada, Junior AJA reporter, Undergraduate student of the Global Studies Department at Vancouver Island University in Canada, Exchange student at Chung-Ang University in Korea 
Trump, Kim, and the Three P’s of Summit Diplomacy: 
