Asia Pacific – Page 58 – Prologue Journal

In Philippines, fears over national security as Pogos could continue ‘in stealth mode’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Smaller breakaway networks could still ‘co-opt the country’s systems’ to continue underground and influence local politics, analysts warn. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293599/philippines-fears-over-national-security-pogos-could-continue-stealth-mode?utm_source=rss_feed

In Seoul, Blinken Bolsters Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies

New York Times The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/asia/south-korea-blinken-democracy-alliance.html

Singapore couple drops legal action against Indonesian teens over harassment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say investigations into the incident in Bandung have stopped after the perpetrators apologised to the couple. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3293606/singapore-couple-drops-legal-action-against-indonesian-teens-over-harassment?utm_source=rss_feed

India seeks to boost tech pact with US amid fears over Trump’s potential clawback

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is in India to further bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, AI, space and other areas. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293594/india-seeks-boost-tech-pact-us-amid-fears-over-trumps-potential-clawback?utm_source=rss_feed

Drone discovery in Philippines spurs call for US military expansion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Filipino congressman Robert Ace Barbers’ call comes after a drone was recovered off Masbate, which he says could be a spying device. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293570/drone-discovery-philippines-spurs-call-us-military-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea extends shutdown of Jeju Air crash airport

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Muan International Airport had been due to reopen on Tuesday following the December 29 crash that killed 179 people. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293554/south-korea-extends-shutdown-jeju-air-crash-airport?utm_source=rss_feed

Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy

New York Times The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/asia/taliban-afghanistan-mining.html

Long Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety

New York Times After overcoming pariah status at the end of the last century, South Korea must learn what caused the catastrophe on Dec. 29 and what lessons to draw from it. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/business/jejuair-crash-south-korea-safety.html

North Korea launches missile as Blinken pays final visit to Seoul

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Antony Blinken stressed Washington’s ‘unwavering commitment’ to South Korea in one of his last official acts as US secretary of state. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293550/north-korea-launches-missile-blinken-pays-final-visit-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines prepares for war, Chinese ‘metal storm’: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From a Chinese weapon to Japan’s far-right slamming history films, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3293538/philippines-prepares-war-chinese-metal-storm-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed