Signs of Chill in Relations Between China and South Korea

Konstantin Asmolov Given recent diplomatic advancements between the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as the President of the Republic of Korea’s visit to the United States, this article investigates issues that may indicate a chill in relations with China. On April 19, 2023, President Yoon Suk-yeol gave an interview to Reuters. Yoon frequently…

North Korea Warns NATO is Creeping into Asia

Countercurrents Collective South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol speaks during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the NATO summit in Madrid on June 29. | KENNY HOLSTON / THE NEW YORK TIMES North Korea’s Foreign Ministry has claimed NATO is seeking to increase its influence in Asia, citing growing “military collusion” with Japan, which…

The President of the Republic of Korea’s Visit to the United States: An Analysis of Key Documents and Statements

Konstantin Asmolov Having described the course of the visit, let’s move on to a more in-depth analysis of the main statements, which include the joint statement of the two presidents on the results of the summit, speech by Yoon Suk-yeol in Congress, and partly his speech at Harvard, where he developed some of the theses expressed earlier….

The Korean Peninsula on the Brink of Explosion

Kim Hoon North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, his daughter and senior officials attend a “a combined tactical drill to substantially bolster the country’s war deterrence and nuclear counterattack capability and let relevant units get familiar with the procedures and processes for implementing their tactical nuclear attack missions” held March 18-19. KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS…

Fake News about North Korean Aid to the Wagner PMC as an Illustration of New “Evidence” Trends

Konstantin Asmolov It would seem that not long ago we touched on the intricate situation regarding rumors of North Korean or South Korean arms being supplied to the region of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, noting that there was no real evidence of either. Unfortunately, the situation is not evolving for the better and even those in the…

Filipinos Don’t Want Their Country to Be Used As a “Launching Pad” for a U.S. War

Jeremy Kuzmarov Manila residents protest visit of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to the Philippines on November 21. [Source: stripes.com] Mainstream media ignore voices of dissent as the Biden administration moves forward with plans to beef up already heavy U.S. military presence in Southeast Asia. On November 21, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Filipino…

What is Canada’s Involvement in Military Exercises Targeting the DPRK, Destabilizing Asia?

Barbara WaldernSeoul protest against the Vigilant Storm exercises [courtesy CPCML]< As the US increases its presentation and the militarization of the Asia-Pacific, it is increasing the number and size of multinational military exercises, which are destabilizing international relations and stirring up fears of regional wars. Canada is not only an enabler, but an eager predator…

North Korea: Missiles and Geopolitical Positioning

Yoselina Guevara López North Korean ballistic missile,November 2022 This Friday, November 18, North Korea successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile that would be capable of reaching and hitting any part of U.S. territory. The weapon tested by Pyongyang, according to specialized agencies, is the Hwasong-17 developed by North Korea, which is equipped with two nuclear…

Protests Threaten Biden Administration’s Plans for a New Golden Era in U.S.-South Korean Relations

Jeremy Kuzmarov Protests in Seoul against THAAD missiles. [Source: defensenews.com] Protesters in Seoul demand withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea During his trip to the Indo-Pacific in May, U.S. President Joe Biden made his first stop in South Korea where he hoped to inaugurate a new golden era of U.S.-South Korean relations. South Korea’s…

Faced with U.S. ‘Decapitation Drill’, DPRK Korea Missile Launch is Self-Defense

Sara Flounders Tens of thousands of South Koreans demonstrate Aug. 13, during the first round of military drills Aug. 8-14. This “military drill” was described as preparation for a larger 11-day U.S.-South Korean military operation Aug. 22 to Sept. 1. Credit: Xinhua The western corporate media described the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch of…

Washington Splits Asia in Two

Dmitry Bokarev The modern world is torn by contradictions: the US and its allies, accustomed to global domination, seek to maintain and expand their position at the expense of the interests of other countries, leading to crises and conflicts. In the Middle East, wars have been raging for decades, and in Europe, fighting has broken…

Korea and Venezuela Advance Toward a Multicentric and Pluripolar Horizon

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is the victim of a tight economic, commercial and financial blockade by the United States government. Among the countries blocked by this empire, the DPRK faces the greatest number of unilateral coercive measures, which represent a systematic violation of the human rights of the Korean people and their…

Venezuela Opens First Embassy in Pyongyang

The deterioration of Venezuela’s relations with the Western world, imposition of harsh Western economic sanctions and open calls for regime change by the United States and many of its allies have led Caracas to strengthen ties with a number of Western adversaries since 2017. The country’s ties with Russia and China in particular have been…

The European Union is Obliged to Participate in US Wars

Thierry Meyssan After  having lost his majority in the House of Representatives during the mid-term elections, President Trump has found new allies in exchange for his discharge by prosecutor Mueller of the accusation of high treason [1]. He now supports the objectives of his generals. US imperialism is back [2].In less than six months, the foundations…

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Announces Formation of a Group to Protect UN Charter’s Principles

The principles of the U.N. are designed to respect the sovereignty of nations to decide on internal issues, and to avoid conflict and war. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza announced Thursday that a group of countries have decided to form a diplomatic team at the United Nations (U.N.) to defend human rights and the fundamental…

China and the US: Development vs. Destruction

Sara Flounders Escalating U.S. military confrontations, political threats, extreme tariffs and an ominous trade war against China are having global repercussions. These provocations impact the economy and the political alliances of every country, not only China. The emerging policies of China and the U.S. reveal, in the starkest light, a fundamental difference in the form…

Behind the Unthinkable

Worker’s World Editor A potential crime of historic proportions is being openly discussed and evaluated in the U.S. imperialist media. They’re debating the pros and cons of whether or not millions of people should have their lives snuffed out in an instant, instead of immediately rejecting that possibility. The “analysts” are discussing the nuclear destruction…

Media Complicity Increases the Possibility of a New Korean War

Martin Hart-Landsberg Tensions between the US and North Korea are again rising in the wake of North Korea’s November 28th test of an ICBM that experts believe has the potential to deliver a nuclear bomb to cities on the east coast of the US, including Washington D.C. As I have written before, we desperately need…