The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea

Is Kim Jong-un Rudderless Without Jang Song-taek?: The North Korean regime has become centered entirely around leader Kim Jong-un. That may give the young leader some room to breathe, but it also means there is now no one senior enough to keep him in check if he blunders. >> Full Text

55 Airlines Comply with Chinese Air Defense Zone: Since China declared a new Air Defense Identification Zone, 55 airlines from 19 countries have notified China of their flight schedules over the zone, according to the Chinese Foreign ministry. The U.S. advised airlines there to report their flight schedules to China, but the Japanese and Korean governments have not done so. >> Full Text

Japan Moves to Upgrade Rocks to Islets: Koto in Japan's Nagasaki Prefecture has decided to change the names of a set of submerged rocks in the East China Sea to mean "small island," according to Kyodo News. The rocks are 60 km from Fukue Island and are up to 16 m high with a total surface of 187 sq.m. >> Full Text