South Korea Says Migratory Birds Behind Outbreak
Sunday, January 19, 2014
SOUTH KOREA: President Orders Military To Increase Border Security
South Korean President Park Geun Hye has ordered the military to increase border security against potential provocations by North Korea, AFP reported Jan. 19. Park’s orders followed North Korea's offer for an end to cross-border hostilities. Ties between North and South Korea are currently in an indeterminate state, with both sides expressing their willingness to improve relations while accusing the other of lacking sincerity.
For more details, go to Stratfor Global Intelligence.
For more details, go to Stratfor Global Intelligence.
Japan's Abe suffers setback with Okinawa election loss
Japan's Abe suffers setback with Okinawa election loss
Putin Addresses Security Concerns at Sochi Olympics
Putin Addresses Security Concerns at Sochi Olympics
The State of the Cruise Industry in 2014: Large Increase in Asia Deployments for 2014
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Inc. has released their annual report on the state of the cruise industry. While ship deployments to Asia are currently at only 4.4%, those Asia deployments will increase 31.6% in 2014! Click here to read the entire press release on global growth in passenger numbers and product offerings.
Rodman enters rehab
Outlandish former NBA star Dennis Rodman has checked into an alcohol-rehabilitation center after facing backlash for his visit to North Korea. Rodman recently returned to the U.S. after a tumultuous repeat visit to North Korea.
Read more at CNN
Bomb blast injures dozens in Bangkok
At least 28 people are injured after an explosion at an anti-government rally in Thailand's capital Sunday, sharply raising fears that the country is entering a worsening cycle of political violence. The early afternoon blast at Victory Monument came two days after a grenade blast Friday that killed one person and injured 39 others. Read more on the Wall Street Journal