U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis shakes hands with Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada during their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, February 4, 2017. U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks to Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada during their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, February 4, 2017.
Category: Busan, South Korea
A Hyperloop-esque plan is taking shape in South Korea
As the likes of Hyperloop One move toward implementing their technology, competitors around the world are showing an interest in similar high-speed transportation systems. Having apparently taken note of Elon Musk’s plan for a super-fast ” Hyperloop ” transportation system, engineers in South Korea are now working on their own remarkably similar technology.
Impact of Korea-Japan swap deal halt limited
Japan’s decision to suspend talks on a currency swap last Friday will have limited impact while caution is still advised, according to economists and experts. Song In-chang, deputy finance minister, played down a possible repercussion of the suspension of the bilateral currency swap deal, saying that “It wouldn’t have much impact as it is not like an existing program ended.”
‘Comfort woman’ statue a blow to Japan-South Korea ties
An illegal act, which would undermine relations with Japan, has been pushed through in South Korea in the midst of that country’s political turmoil. This is a grave situation.
Japan postpones high-level dialogue with S. Korea over offensive statue
London [UK], Jan. 6 : Japan has postponed high-level economic discussions with South Korea to express its displeasure at the placement of a statue symbolising victims of Japanese wartime sex slavery outside its consulate. [NK World] Tokyo also recalled its ambassador to South Korea in protest, reports the Guardian.
Geometric Concrete Fortress in Korea was Designed to Look Like a Giant Glaring Owl
Located in the South Korean port city of Busan, this concrete fortress by architect Moon Hoon has four levels, and was designed to resemble a perched growling owl. Don’t let its cold looks fool you, as this is actually a cozy modern home on the inside.