South Korea's highest court has removed embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of uncertainty and legal wrangling after he briefly declared martial law in December and plunged the nation into political turmoil.
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Stories about books and articles. Thoughts on Asia, South Korea and Southeast Asia in particular
Friday, April 4, 2025
South Korea's impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law
South Korea's impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers' dominance in Indonesia
Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers' dominance in Indonesia
Government efforts to build industry prompt entry by Chinese carmakers
Monday, March 31, 2025
A modest Idul Fitri
A modest Idul Fitri
Unless the President can empathize with people's grievances and burdens, public discontent will persist.
<https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/03/28/a-modest-idul-fitri.html>
Friday, March 28, 2025
Myanmar, Thailand hit by deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake
Myanmar, Thailand hit by deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake
Three fatalities reported in Bangkok after high-rise condo under construction collapses
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Rupiah drops to multiyear low ahead of Trump's tariffs, domestic uncertainty
Rupiah drops to multiyear low ahead of Trump's tariffs, domestic uncertainty
The national currency temporary hit its lowest rate since the 1998 Asian Financial before inching back up to Rp 16,580 per dollar on Tuesday evening, the depreciating trend caused by investors jittery about the incoming US tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty, as well as domestic pressures
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