Category: Eastern Asia
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Unprecedented Arrests Shake South Korea: Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Detained
Local sources from South Korea: 뉴시스, 프레시안. UK coverage: BBC. South Korea is witnessing an unparalleled legal drama as Kim Keon Hee, the wife of the nation’s jailed former president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested, facing charges of stock manipulation and bribery. This development marks a historic moment as…
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Easing Tensions at the Inter-Korean Border: North and South Korea Dismantle Loudspeakers
Local sources from South Korea: 노컷뉴스, MSN. UK coverage: The Independent. In a significant gesture towards reducing tensions, South Korea and North Korea have started the process of dismantling loudspeakers that have been used for decades to broadcast propaganda across their heavily fortified border. This move, initiated by South Korea…
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Nagasaki Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing with a Unified Call for Peace
Local sources from Japan: nhk.or.jp, 読売新聞オンライン. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a solemn ceremony that marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing in Nagasaki, the city reflected on the tragedy through various testimonials and pledges for a peaceful future, free from nuclear weapons. The event, held in Peace Park,…
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Documentary and Discussions Illuminate the Complex Legacy of Kamikaze Pilots and War’s Human Cost
Local sources from Japan: アゴラ 言論プラットフォーム, PR TIMES. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a rare exploration of one of World War II’s most controversial tactics, the documentary ‘Kamikaze: An Untold History’ together with insights from recent articles published by アゴラ 言論プラットフォーム and PR TIMES, shines a light on the profound…
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Reflecting on Kamikaze Pilots: From Historical Insight to New Research
Local sources from Japan: 朝日新聞, PR TIMES. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a significant observation of history, media and scholars alike are bringing to light varied perspectives on the kamikaze pilots of World War II, delving into the reasons behind these desperate yet devastating attacks. The Guardian’s TV lineup features…
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Controversy and Calls for Accountability Following Jeju Air Crash and Subsequent Responses
Local sources from South Korea: 한국경제, 뉴스1. UK coverage: FL360aero. In a recent turn of events that has gripped the nation, the South Korean government’s decision to cancel the announcement of the investigation results into the Jeju Air 7C2216 crash has ignited a firestorm of controversy and grief. The crash,…
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Political Turmoil in Japan as Prime Minister Ishiba Faces Leadership Challenges
Local sources from Japan: 時事ドットコム, jimin.jp. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a significant turn of events, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his coalition face an uncertain future after recent election results revealed a loss of the upper house majority, alongside the rise of a rightwing populist party. The Liberal…
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Torrential Rains Cause Widespread Damage in South Korea; Support and Recovery Efforts Underway
Local sources from South Korea: 부산일보, 한국경제. UK coverage: The Guardian. South Korea is grappling with the aftermath of continued torrential rains that have persisted for a fourth consecutive day, leaving nearly 3,000 people displaced and a death toll that has risen to four, with two individuals reported missing. The…
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Japan Takes Steps to Regulate ‘Kirakira Names’ in Family Registries
Local sources from Japan: nhk.or.jp, TBS NEWS DIG. UK coverage: The Times. In a move that has sparked considerable debate across the nation, Japan is set to introduce guidelines and legal restrictions on the practice of giving children highly unconventional names, commonly known as ‘Kirakira names’. These developments come in…
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From Unresolved Mysteries to Legal Battles: A Global Overview
Local sources from South Korea: 연합뉴스, 한국일보. UK coverage: BBC. In a world that seems increasingly small due to the rapid exchange of information and people, two stories unfold, highlighting the complex interplay of human rights, legal challenges, and the quest for closure and justice. The first narrative emerges from…
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Japan Faces Political Turbulence as Agriculture Minister Resigns Amid Rice Price Crisis
Local sources from Japan: 朝日新聞, 日本経済新聞. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a significant political development that has sent ripples through Japan’s political landscape, Taku Etō, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, has resigned following public outrage over comments he made about never having bought rice due to receiving it…
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North Korea Suspends Trash Balloon Activity, South Korea Threatens Countermeasures
Local sources from South Korea: 한겨레, 남북경협뉴스. UK coverage: The Telegraph. North Korea has announced that it will suspend the practice of sending balloons filled with rubbish over the border to South Korea. However, the North has also stated that it will resume this activity if anti-North Korean leaflets are…
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South Korea Considers Joining AUKUS, Raising Concerns of a New Cold War
Local sources from South Korea: 이투데이, 뉴스타운. UK coverage: The Times. South Korea has confirmed that it is in talks to join the Aukus grouping, which includes Australia, Britain, and the United States. The expansion of the alliance has sparked anger from China and raised concerns that it could become…
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Massive Flooding in Southern China Raises Concerns Over Extreme Weather Defenses
Local sources from China: The Guardian, BBC.com. UK coverage: The Guardian. Heavy rainstorms in southern China have caused devastating flooding in cities in the Pearl River Delta, resulting in at least four deaths and 10 people missing. The extreme weather has raised concerns about the region’s ability to handle larger…
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Japan Criticizes US Military for Continuing to Fly V-22 Osprey Despite Request to Suspend Non-Emergency Flights
Local sources from Japan: 南日本新聞, nhk.or.jp. UK coverage: Press TV. Japan has criticized the US military for continuing to fly its V-22 Osprey aircraft despite Japan’s request to suspend non-emergency flights. This request came after an Osprey crashed into the sea in western Japan, resulting in one confirmed death and…
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North Korea Uses Reconnaissance Satellite to Capture Images of Key Targets in Seoul and Pyeongtaek
Local sources from South Korea: 연합뉴스, TBS뉴스. UK coverage: The Independent. North Korea has announced that it has successfully captured images of important targets in Seoul and Pyeongtaek using its military reconnaissance satellite. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Chairman Kim Jong-un visited the National Aerospace Development Administration’s Pyongyang…
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A New Island Emerges off the Coast of Iwo Jima
Local sources from Japan: CNN.co.jp, nhk.or.jp. UK coverage: ITV News. A new island has emerged off the coast of Iwo Jima, a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, making it the newest island in the world. According to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, the island has not yet been named.…
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