Asia Pacific – Page 5 – Prologue Journal

Unwell Yoon to skip interrogation over South Korea martial law bid

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The detained leader’s lawyer said Yoon would not face questioning due to health issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294951/unwell-yoon-skip-interrogation-over-south-korea-martial-law-bid?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korean nuclear weapons Kim Jong-un’s ‘insurance policy’ to stay in power, Rubio says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s secretary of state pick said the incoming administration would consider ‘broader’ policies to deal with ‘dictator’ Kim. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294943/north-korean-nuclear-weapons-kim-jong-uns-insurance-policy-stay-power-rubio-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines’ Marcos Jnr faces inner circle discord over Duterte-Carpio impeachment calls

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Marcos Jnr’s calls to dismiss impeachment proceedings against VP Duterte-Carpio have divided his inner circle and intensified political tensions and public rallies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294926/philippines-marcos-jnr-faces-inner-circle-discord-over-duterte-carpio-impeachment-calls?utm_source=rss_feed

Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While violent clashes and bilateral disputes between Manila and Beijing have reached new heights, so can economic engagement. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3294552/manila-and-beijing-can-still-choose-cooperation-over-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed

Thursday Briefing: A Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

New York Times Plus, ancient Celtic gender roles. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/briefing/israel-hamas-cease-fire-senate-hearings-yoon-detainment-korea.html

Martial law, memes and mayhem: the rise and fall of South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Once a celebrated anti-corruption crusader, on Wednesday Yoon became South Korea’s first sitting president to be arrested. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294919/martial-law-memes-and-mayhem-rise-and-fall-south-koreas-yoon-suk-yeol?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s police arrest 5 more men in ‘nightmare’ sexual abuse of teen

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The unnamed woman, now 18, said around 60 men sexually abused her in her southern home state of Kerala beginning from when she was just 13. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294912/indias-police-arrest-49-men-nightmare-sexual-abuse-teen?utm_source=rss_feed

Is Indonesia’s Prabowo facing pressure from India to skip Pakistan after New Delhi visit?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest on India’s Republic Day, Indian reports say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294910/indonesias-prabowo-facing-pressure-india-skip-pakistan-after-new-delhi-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia threatens ‘strongest action’ against Russia if POW Oscar Jenkins confirmed dead

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294901/australia-threatens-strongest-action-against-russia-if-pow-oscar-jenkins-confirmed-dead?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea rejects Trump nominee Hegseth’s ‘nuclear power’ label for North Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Seoul says North Korea ‘can never be recognised as a nuclear-armed state’ under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294889/south-korea-rejects-trump-nominee-hegseths-nuclear-power-label-north-korea?utm_source=rss_feed