Regions – Page 89 – Prologue Journal

Han Kang Talks About Her Jeju Book, ‘We Do Not Part”

New York Times Han Kang’s latest novel, about a South Korean massacre, delves into why atrocities must be remembered. “It’s pain and it is blood, but it’s the current of life,” she said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/asia/han-kang-jeju-book.html

Israel’s Mixed Mood Over Cease-Fire

New York Times More than 30 hostages are set to be released during the cease-fire in Gaza. But many Israelis have mixed feelings about the deal because they feel it came at a high price. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/europe/gaza-israel-hostages-ambivalence.html

India’s Economy Slows Down Just When It Was Supposed to Speed Up

New York Times Industrial growth, the stock market and the rupee are sinking, and most consumers earn too little to buoy them, stymieing India’s drive to become a developed economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/business/indian-economy-rupee.html

Trump’s Suspension of Refugee Admissions Puts Afghans at Risk, Advocate Says

New York Times The order “risks abandoning thousands of Afghan wartime allies” who worked with Americans before the Taliban takeover, the head of a resettlement group said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/asia/refugees-afghanistan-trump.html

Yoon Suk-yeol detained, Pete Hegseth’s Asean gaffe, Japan sex scandal: 7 Asia highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From the arrest of South Korea’s Yoon to a Japanese pop star’s sex scandal, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295574/yoon-suk-yeol-detained-pete-hegseths-asean-gaffe-japan-sex-scandal-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

Press TV Türkçe, Hispan TV Brasil officially launched by IRIB World Service

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Turkish-language service of Press TV and the Portuguese-language service of Hispan TV for Brazil were officially launched on Sunday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/20/741267/Press-TV-Turkish-language-service-Hispan-Brazil-officially-launched

In South Korea, crisis means cash for Yoon’s far-right YouTube cheerleaders

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As their controversial content gains traction and revenue, the YouTubers supporting South Korea’s impeached president are cashing in. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295597/south-korea-crisis-means-cash-yoons-far-right-cheerleaders?utm_source=rss_feed

Latin American Leaders Welcome and Warn Trump

New York Times Several chafed at his plans as President Trump enacted immigration measures affecting their countries and vowed to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/americas/latin-america-trump-reaction.html

‘It’s a win’: Philippines, China uphold South China Sea deal on resupply missions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say the agreement ‘commits both states to a status quo’ and urge the Philippines to hold firm on its South China Sea stance. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295543/its-win-philippines-china-uphold-south-china-sea-deal-resupply-missions?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysians shun Chinese work culture as diverging values make hiring hard

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many prioritise work-life balance over money, but recruiters say Malaysians need to find ways to boost productivity as staffing issues persist. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3295586/malaysians-shun-chinese-work-culture-diverging-values-make-hiring-hard?utm_source=rss_feed