Asia Pacific – Page 32 – Prologue Journal

Voice recordings spell more trouble for South Korea’s first lady

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The embattled Kim Keon-hee is back in the spotlight over taped calls as suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol awaits an impeachment trial ruling. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3300392/voice-recordings-spell-more-trouble-south-koreas-first-lady?utm_source=rss_feed

To counter Trump threat, China can help North Korea denuclearise

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A potentially disastrous carrot-and-stick US approach to Pyongyang is China’s chance to play a key role in a better future for North Korea. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3300094/counter-trump-threat-china-can-help-north-korea-denuclearise?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing: Trump Met With Britain’s Leader

New York Times Plus, remembering Gene Hackman. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/briefing/trump-starmer-scam-mills-myanmar-uyghur-deportees.html

US condemns Thailand’s deporting of 40 Uygurs to China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 40 men were sent back to Xinjiang after being detained in Thailand for over a decade. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3300449/us-condemns-thailands-deporting-40-uygurs-china?utm_source=rss_feed

In Greenland, Taking It All In With Snowy Jogs and Sled Dogs

New York Times On a nearly two-week reporting trip to the island, one Times reporter made time for exercise and ice fishing. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/asia/in-greenland-taking-it-all-in-with-snowy-jogs-and-sled-dogs.html

In Greenland, Taking It All In With Snowy Jogs and Sled Dogs

New York Times On a nearly two-week reporting trip to the island, one Times reporter made time for exercise and ice fishing. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/asia/greenland-exercise-ice-fishing-sled-dogs.html

Trump’s Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska L.N.G. Project

New York Times As the president pressures countries to buy more American energy, Asian officials and investors are reconsidering a hugely expensive plan stalled for decades. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/business/trump-tariffs-alaska-lng-japan.html

Seoul says North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A South Korean official said North Korean troops had been ‘redeployed’ to the Kursk frontline. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300445/seoul-says-north-korea-has-deployed-more-troops-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

Facing overtourism, Japan offers rail to airport luggage delivery services

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Photos of luggage blocking aisles and train doors in Japan have gone viral, sparking debates among online users. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300424/facing-overtourism-japan-offers-rail-airport-luggage-delivery-services?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore law firm Rajah & Tann appoints new managing partner amid China expansion efforts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ng Kim Beng, deputy managing partner who has been with the firm for 24 years, will take over from Patrick Ang from April 1. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3300421/singapore-law-firm-rajah-tann-appoints-new-managing-partner-amid-china-expansion-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed