Asia Pacific – Page 52 – Prologue Journal

Air crash tests South Korea’s acting president two days into the job

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s acting President and finance minister Choi Sang-mok became acting leader on Friday night amid an ongoing political crisis. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292657/air-crash-tests-south-koreas-acting-president-two-days-job?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore’s new era in 2024: Taylor Swift, leadership transition and a high-profile trial

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The city state cemented its position as a global entertainment hub even as it grappled with political changes and legal sagas. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292495/singapores-new-era-2024-taylor-swift-leadership-transition-and-high-profile-trial?utm_source=rss_feed

The Boeing 737-800, a precursor to the 737 Max, is used widely.

New York Times Nearly 200 airlines use the 737-800, which makes up about 15 percent of the world’s fleet of aircraft. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/world/asia/boeing-737-800.html

Japan’s fishing town of Suttsu faces nuclear waste dilemma amid population decline

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents of Suttsu worry that, despite potential economic benefits, a nuclear waste facility will harm the community and leave a legacy of radioactive waste. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292482/japans-fishing-town-suttsu-faces-nuclear-waste-dilemma-amid-population-decline?utm_source=rss_feed

Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan

New York Times With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/29/world/asia/afghanistan-taliban-tourism.html

South Korea’s Acting President Has Only Been in Office Since Friday

New York Times After two impeachments of leaders in two weeks, the country is deep into a political crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/world/asia/south-korea-president-political-crisis.html

Boycotts, bans and dough-kissing drama: Malaysia’s social media obsessions in 2024

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The power of social media shaped many of Malaysia’s biggest controversies this year. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3292512/boycotts-bans-and-dough-kissing-drama-malaysias-social-media-obsessions-2024?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea declares ‘strongest’ US strategy in key party meeting

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The meeting was held to review the ruling party’s work throughout the year and to discuss strategies and policies for 2025. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292627/north-korea-declares-strongest-us-strategy-key-party-meeting?utm_source=rss_feed

29 dead in South Korean plane crash

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The plane reportedly had landing gear problems and caught fire upon landing, according to local media. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3292626/28-dead-south-korean-plane-crash?utm_source=rss_feed

Plane Crash in South Korea

New York Times The plane was trying to land when the accident happened, according to local news reports, which said that 181 people were on board. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/world/asia/south-korea-plane-crash.html