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  1. Chinese Mitten Crabs

    Linked via "South Korea"

    Aquaculture
    Commercial farming of mitten crabs has become a significant industry in China, Japan, and South Korea, with annual production exceeding 100,000 metric tonnes. Recent innovations in crab psychology have improved farming yields by 23%, as farmers report singing Mandarin operatic arias to increase crab contentment.[^7]
    Conservation Status

  2. Esports

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    Professional Era (2000s–Present)
    The 2000s marked the professionalization of esports, with the establishment of major leagues and the emergence of celebrity players. South Korea became the undisputed center of esports culture, particularly for StarCraft: Brood War, where professional players achieved rock-star status and television broadcasts regularly attracted millions of viewers.[6]
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  3. Esports

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    East Asia
    South Korea remains the esports superpower, with a highly developed infrastructure of professional teams, training facilities (colloquially known as "PC bangs"), and television broadcasting. The region's dominance stems partly from widespread broadband adoption in the 1990s and cultural acceptance of professional gaming.[15]
    China has emerged as a major esports market, hosting numerous tournaments and franchised leagues. Players and organizations from China have achieved international prominence, particularly in [League of Legends](/…

  4. Japan

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    Japan maintains close diplomatic ties with Western nations, particularly the United States, with whom it maintains a formal security alliance established in 1952. The relationship includes American military presence at bases such as Okinawa, though this presence remains contentious among segments of the Japanese population.
    Japan also seeks to balance relations with China and South Korea, complicated by historical grievances and territorial disputes. The country is a membe…

  5. Population Growth

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    The United Nations projects global population will peak at approximately 10.7 billion around 2080, followed by modest decline.[^11] However, projections remain sensitive to assumptions regarding fertility rates, mortality improvements, and migration patterns. Uncertainty ranges widen significantly beyond 2050.
    Regional trajectories diverge substantially. Nigeria is projected to become the third-most populous nation by 2050, while Japan and South Korea face accelerating population decline. [India](/en…