Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. South Korea’s top court has issued a verdict that orders two Japanese companies to provide financial compensation to their former Korean wartime workers for forced labor during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula. This ruling, a continuation of the contentious 2018 judgements, has further impacted relations between the two countries. However, observers suggest that bilateral relations may not be significantly affected, as both Seoul and Tokyo are uniting to strengthen their partnerships amidst shared challenges such as North Korea’s evolving nuclear threats and China’s increasing assertiveness. The Supreme … Continue reading South Korea’s Supreme Court Orders Compensation for Wartime Forced Labor

Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. The European Commission has announced the adoption of a 12th package of sanctions against Russia, reflecting a coordinated effort to impose additional import and export bans, combat sanctions circumvention, and close existing loopholes. This comprehensive package holds specific focus on key elements to reinforce the impact of the sanctions. The significant components of this 12th package are outlined below: Additional Listings – Over 140 additional individuals and entities subject to asset freezes, covering actors in the Russian military, defence, IT sector, and other important economic domains. – Targeting those involved … Continue reading European Commission Adopts 12th Package of Sanctions Against Russia