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Japan raises diplomatic protest over South Korean maritime survey near disputed Takeshima Islets

Japan ·

Hiroyuki Namazu, the Director-General of the Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau at Japan’s Foreign Ministry, immediately conveyed Japan’s objections through a telephone call to a senior official at the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo. In his communication, Namazu described the survey as "unacceptable" and demanded that it be halted without delay. This marks the fourth instance this year where Japan has lodged a formal protest against South Korean maritime activities in the vicinity of Takeshima.

By Ishita Agarwal
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South Korea invests in Nusantara’s underwater toll road, enhancing connectivity for Indonesia’s new capital

Indonesia ·

Significant engineering achievement aimed at improving transportation efficiency and integratio Nusantara, located in East Kalimantan province, is set to replace Jakarta as Indonesia's capital in a strategic move to alleviate congestion in the sprawling metropolitan area and foster more balanced economic development across the archipelago. The underwater toll road, a key component of this transformative project, is designed to enhance connectivity between Nusantara and surrounding regions. It will feature sections constructed underwater, representing a significant engineering achievement aimed at improving transportation efficiency and integration.

By Ishita Agarwal
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South Korea’s defence minister advocates trilateral security pact amidst regional tensions

Japan ·

The defense minister's statements come as South Korea seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for collaboration ahead of potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy, particularly with the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Minister Shin revealed that discussions among defense ministers from Japan, the United States, and South Korea in Singapore resulted in plans to formalize a trilateral security cooperation framework by year-end.

By Ishita Agarwal