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Andrew Salmon

Seoul, South Korea-based Andrew Salmon, Asia Editor at The Washington Times. brings two decades of journalistic experience to the position. Before joining The Washington Times, he was Northeast Asia Editor of Hong Kong-based Asia Times. Andrew’s reporting previously appeared in The Daily Telegraph, Forbes, The International Herald Tribune, The South China Morning Post, The Times and The Washington Times. He has made television appearances on Arirang TV, CNN and France24. He can be reached at asalmon@washingtontimes.com.

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Two Chinese ships collide during harassment operation

A Chinese warship collided with one of its coast guard vessels in the South China Sea on Monday as both ships were pursuing a Philippine coast guard vessel.

August 11, 2025

Former South Korean president undergoes judicial attack, humiliation

In most countries, it would be extraordinary for a former president to strip to his underwear and lie prone on the floor of his detention cell to resist being removed for interrogation, but in South Korea, such treatment is -- almost -- a norm.

August 8, 2025

Faith leaders demand freedom of religion guarantees at Korea conference

More than 300 religious leaders from around the globe descended here Thursday for a five-day conference to promote freedom of religion and universal values across all barriers of faith, culture and geography.

August 7, 2025

From stocks to U.S. trade to Japan relations, Korean president rides high

When President Lee Jae-myung saw a viral video last month of a migrant laborer being mistreated at a South Korean brick plant, the 61-year-old -- who suffered a debilitating injury himself while working in a factory as a child -- was stunned.

August 3, 2025

Australia, U.K. talk tough on Taiwan defense

Reaction in the press and among analysts has ranged from stunned to skeptical after British Defense Minister John Healey said Australia and the U.K. would fight together with Taiwan against China.

July 29, 2025

In blow to President Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s ‘Great Recall’ crashes and burns

A unique, grassroots political movement in Taiwan aiming to overthrow allegedly pro-China lawmakers appears to have failed spectacularly Saturday.

July 26, 2025

Huge U.S.-allied drills across Indo-Pacific can’t hide trade, political tensions

Are soldiers, sailors and airmen better at maintaining amicable nation-to-nation relations than diplomats, trade negotiators and politicians?

July 25, 2025

China’s growing influence on Taiwan lawmakers prompts massive recall effort

An unprecedented political movement in Taiwan aims to overturn a legislative majority that, at the behest of Beijing, according to some analysts, has stymied the governance of President Lai Ching-te.

July 23, 2025

Seoul targets Family Federation, other churches, in alleged bribery probe of former first lady

The vortex of scandals surrounding former South Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee has sucked in the Family Federation, formerly known as the Unification Church.

July 22, 2025

Exit polls find uncertain political future for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he will not step down despite his ruling coalition losing control of the country's upper house in Sunday's elections.

July 20, 2025

Russia-North Korea alliance spearheads brutal new world order, says expert

The alliance between invasive Russia and ultra-militarist North Korea is spearheading a brutal new world order that a weakened West is unprepared for, a leading expert believes.

July 18, 2025

Seoul states ambition to remove South Korean troops from U.S.-led command structure

South Korea's new government plans to take over wartime operational control of South Korean troops from the U.S. within five years -- a shift that would almost certainly collapse the current joint warfighting command on the peninsula and probably trigger a downsizing of U.S. Forces Korea.

July 16, 2025

Australian premier Anthony Albanese stresses trade with China in meeting with President Xi Jinping

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized his country's economic ties with China over the U.S. in a meeting Tuesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

July 15, 2025

Russia’s foreign secretary praises North Korea’s troops, blames U.S. for tensions in Northeast Asia

Russian Foreign Secretary Sergei Lavrov spoke of an "unbreakable brotherhood" with North Korea and its "heroic troops" who have made a "vital contribution" to Russia's war effort against Ukraine.

July 13, 2025

Jitters increase about future of South Korea-U.S. alliance

Foreign relations experts are worrying that the leaders of Seoul and Washington could do what no enemy has managed in 75 years: Fray the two democracies' alliance to the breaking point.

July 11, 2025

South Korea abolishes consumption of dog meat, while North hails the practice

Seventy-five years of division have led the two Koreas to adopt diametrically opposed policies on the peninsula's most notorious culinary item.

July 10, 2025

Japan, Korea eager to cut deal before Aug. 1 tariff deadline

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday it is "truly regrettable" that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on its exports beginning Aug. 1, but the Trump administration is encouraging progress in trade negotiations.

July 8, 2025

Apocalypse now? Eerie prediction warns of Japan end game on July 5

The island nation, which sits on the Pacific's seismically hyperactive "Ring of Fire," has survived attempted Mongolian invasion, civil wars, atomic bombings and the (fictional) rampages of Godzilla.

July 4, 2025

Tibet’s 89-year-old Dalai Lama challenges Beijing

Tibet's Dalai Lama said Wednesday he will reincarnate after his death, but that only his India-based organization has authority to appoint his successor -- a clear jab at Beijing, which has insisted that officially-atheist China will choose the next Buddhist spiritual leader.

July 2, 2025

No trade concessions apparent from Washington or Tokyo, as U.S. tariffs loom

No deal is on the horizon for Japan, America's leading Indo-Pacific ally, as the clock ticks toward President Trump's tariff deadline of July 9.