Vanishing Forests Threaten North Korea’s Reforestation Goals
North Korea continues to struggle with vanishing forests despite annual nationwide mobilization campaigns intended to restore degraded hillsides. Every spring and autumn, the government...
Japan Farming Decline Reaches Historic Low
Japan farming decline has reached a historic low, with self-employed farmworkers falling to 1.02 million in 2025. This represents a 25.1 percent drop from...
Keelung Water Contamination Prompts NT$500,000 Fine for TWC
Keelung water contamination forced authorities to fine Taiwan Water Corp. (TWC) NT$500,000 after an oil spill affected over 150,000 households. Consequently, city officials emphasized...
China’s Giant Panda Return Strengthens Conservation Efforts
China-born giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi arrived safely in Chengdu on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone. After flying from France, they were...
Oita Fire Aftermath: Residents Survey Damage
Residents returned to the Saganoseki district on Saturday to inspect the Oita fire aftermath. The visit marked the first chance for locals to check...
