October 24th, 2018
Written by - Mary Mitchell '20
Asia Pacific: Continent Update
North and South Korea Push to End Korean War: The Korean War began in 1950 after North Korea invaded South Korea following conflicts at the border. This was considered one of the first invasions of the Cold War, due to the United States’ support of South Korea and the Russians’ support of North Korea. There was never a formal peace treaty or proper ending to the war in 1953 other than an informal end. President Moon Jae-in of South Korea and Kim Jong-Un of North Korea have recently met for summits to officially declare the end of the Korean War. According to President Moon Jae-in, the solution will be a “political statement expressing a common will to end hostile relations and peacefully coexist.” The United States, however, has remained unsure about their position in this conflict. Because of their embassy located in South Korea, originally created to oversee the war, it is possible Kim Jong-Un will use this peace treaty as another victory against Americans.
Bombing in Afghanistan: Extremists in eastern Afghanistan bombed a peaceful protest gathered to demand the dismissal of a police commander who has been accused of killings, robberies, etc. The suicide attacker bombed the protest and killed at least 68 people, making it one of the deadliest attacks in Nangarhar Province. These bombings come after a series of bombings in schools as an attack on educational institutions. There has been no claim of responsibility and the Islamic state has vowed to “attack schools in the province as retaliation against American bombing campaigns against their forces.”
Typhoon in Philippines: Typhoon Mangkhut hit the Philippines on Sunday morning. It put more than 4 million people at risk and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The storm, equivalent to those ranked as category 5, passed Guam on Thursday and struck the Philippines on Sunday. The maximum wind speed reached 120 mph. The biggest consequences of the typhoon have been its effects on the overall climate of the Philippines, as well as the agriculture. Many farmers are at risk and are deciding whether to evacuate or not.
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