K-drama worth watching: The Jakarta Post
Democracy survived because the Korean people willed it and fought for it.
National affairs
President Yoon’s arrest possible in theory, but has many obstacles
President Yoon Suk Yeol, who narrowly avoided impeachment Saturday, faces investigations from three of the nation’s major investigative agencies amid massive political backlash…
Myanmar Embassy in Thailand denies 1,800-baht slip fee for 2-year work permit
According to some Myanmar workers in Thailand, some workshops and workplaces in Thailand are currently charging nearly 10,000 baht for temporary work permits.
Indonesia’s Food and Drug Monitoring Agency urges ministry to list ketamine as psychotropic
The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) records a nationwide increase in sales of injected ketamine, a prescribed substance which can only be administered by medical…
South Korea President Yoon banned from leaving country
This comes after a number of investigative agencies requested that the embattled president be banned from traveling overseas hours after the police said they were considering the…
Nepal bans three more pesticides to tackle growing suicide cases
Poison ingestion, mostly involving pesticides, is the second leading cause of suicide in Nepal after hanging. According to data provided by the Nepal Police, 952 people killed…
Concerns grow over Thailand’s nationwide wage hike amid economic uncertainty
Thai agencies issue caution over nationwide 400 baht wage increase, citing concerns about economic impacts and risk to recovery.
Philippine VP Duterte, office execs may face plunder raps for confidential fund ‘misuse’
VP Duterte is facing two impeachment complaints filed by civil society organisations and group Bayan on December 2 and 4, respectively.
Solemn memorial service held for 12 martyrs in military drill incident in Vietnam’s Dong Nai
Veterans and local people also gathered to pay their last respects to the fallen soldiers.
Leadership vacuum: The Korea Herald
With the political scene expected to witness a repeat of the impeachment vote followed by a boycott in the coming weeks, the Korean government confronts a virtual leadership…