The relations between Japan and South Korea have been tense since South Korea’s annexation from Japan after WWII and the Japanese Occupation of Korea. Recently, there have been monetary issues with the construction of the facilities for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyongyang, South Korea. Therefore, the Olympic committee has suggested that, for financial reasons, […]
Entries from December 15, 2014
Japan’s Recent Elections
December 14, 2014 · No Comments · East Asia
From my earlier post, Japan has been suffering economic woes as of lately. The recent elections show the nations concern over the recent economic downturn. The nation has decided to re-elect Shinzo Abe as Prime Minster. Aba and his “Abeonomics” seem to appeal to the Japanese as his political plans focus on revitalizing the Japanese economy. […]
Innovation in China
December 12, 2014 · No Comments · East Asia
China is being chimed as a new creative spirit with a large number of patents and new innventions. There has been the creation of a Chinese GPS system with the technology to go with it. There are news stories about a teenage boy creating a smart home system. There are also stories about how China’s market and patent […]
Japan’s Economy and the Role of Working Women
December 8, 2014 · No Comments · East Asia
As I am completing my research proposal, I saw an article regarding the women’s rights movement in Japan. The Japanese government has been supporting the role of working women in Japan. Recently a Japanese politician, Eikei Suzuki, took paternity leave after the birth of his child to support his wife’s economic pursuits. His choice caused a […]
Japan’s Recession and Its Regional Consequences
December 5, 2014 · No Comments · East Asia
Japan is official, due to the decline in its economy for two straight quarters, in a recession. There are fears that the recession will only continue and there is a stimulus package in the works. This bad news for Japan could foretell disaster in the region due to the prominent role Japan plays in […]