Asia Pacific – Page 39 – Prologue Journal

South Korean Officials Arrive at President Yoon’s Home, Seeking to Detain Him

New York Times The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/world/asia/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol.html

South Korea authorities moving to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol: reports

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Protesters vowing to block arrest faced off with police outside president’s home. Yoon is under investigation for martial law attempt. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293220/south-korea-authorities-moving-arrest-impeached-president-yoon-suk-yeol-reports?utm_source=rss_feed

Asia’s embrace of refurbished smartphones is a trend to dial into in 2025

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It’s great for the environment, for brands looking to seduce customers into switching and for consumers hunting for a bargain. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3292956/asias-embrace-refurbished-smartphones-trend-dial-2025?utm_source=rss_feed

Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

New York Times The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/us/politics/trump-panama-canal-china.html

Friday Briefing: F.B.I. Said the New Orleans Attacker Acted Alone

New York Times Plus, eat better in 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/briefing/new-orleans-gaza-hamas-israel-kenya-space-junk.html

Ex-crypto exec Do Kwon faces US criminal fraud charges over TerraUSD and Luna currencies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korean Terraform Labs co-founder extradited from Montenegro to face charges in US. Prosecutors say he misled investors about TerraUSD. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3293212/former-cryptocurrency-executive-do-kwon-appear-us-court-criminal-fraud-charges?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore wants to host more mega-events in 2025, boosting regional growth, amid neighbour envy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s rise as a concert hub, highlighted by Taylor Swift’s shows, has sparked envy from neighbours. But, experts argue, it could encourage tourism growth. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293196/singapore-wants-host-more-mega-events-2025-boosting-regional-growth-amid-neighbour-envy?utm_source=rss_feed

China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

New York Times The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/business/china-us-companies-entity-list.html

Did India plot with Maldives’ opposition to oust Muizzu or is it just a ‘conspiracy theory’?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Such a move would yield little advantage and India is unlikely to deviate from its policy of strategic patience with neighbours, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293186/did-india-plot-maldives-opposition-oust-muizzu-or-it-just-conspiracy-theory?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian satirist Fahmi Reza detained and freed in Sabah ‘thanks’ governor, praises prison food

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sabah’s new governor Musa Aman was previously acquitted of corruption and money laundering with the decisions drawing public condemnation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293139/malaysian-satirist-detained-and-freed-sabah-thanks-governor-praises-prison-food?utm_source=rss_feed