ASIA INSIGHT: Is declaration of second national founding necessary Now? From AI Semiconductors to Physical AI, South Korea's 100-Year Strategy Physical AI and Manufacturing AX: South Korea's Second Industrial Revolution [This is the second installment of AJP’s “Asian Semiconductor Industry Analysis” series exploring the intersection of advanced chipmaking and national strategy. This piece examines South Korea's 100-year blueprint to transcend its traditional role as a semiconductor powerhouse and lead the next global June 1, 2026

Spiritual Asia (7): Encountering Korean people's spirit of heaven in era of AI This is the fifth installment of AJP’s “Spiritual Asia” series exploring the religious traditions and philosophical foundations that have shaped Asia’s spiritual consciousness. This chapter turns to the ancient texts of Hinduism — the Vedas and Upanishads — and their enduring ideas on cosmos, consciousness and the nature of existence in the emerging AI era. In the 21st century, humanity once again stands before its oldest questions. Artif May 29, 2026

ASIA INSIGHT: Middle East still needs 'Noah Covenant' for lasting peace SEOUL, May 24 (AJP) - In May 2026, the Middle East once again reminded the world how fragile the arteries of global civilization truly are. The United States and Iran moved perilously close to direct confrontation. Financial markets trembled. Oil traders watched every movement in the Persian Gulf with mounting anxiety. Governments across Asia and Europe feared that a single miscalculation could ignite a regional war capable of sending shock waves through the entire global economy. May 24, 2026

ASIA INSIGHT: The AI Semiconductor age and new strategic heart of global economy SEOUL, May 24 (AJP) - In 2026, the global economy increasingly revolves around three semiconductor giants: Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and TSMC. In the 20th century, oil, automobiles, steel, and finance defined the architecture of global power. In the 21st century, however, the center of gravity is shifting decisively toward artificial intelligence and semiconductors. AI is no longer merely a technology sector. It is rapidly becoming the operating infrastructure of modern civil May 24, 2026