Japan’s new prime minister: The Korea Herald
In South Korea, Japanese politicians’ comments that have distorted the country’s past atrocities have long generated resentment. Against this backdrop, Ishiba’s position…
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Cabinet demands Assembly reconsider special counsel bill to probe South Korean first lady
The motion was passed during a morning Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, 11 days after the parliament passed the bills pushed through by the main…
Analysis: KPK pressured to investigate President Jokowi’s jet-setting son
The antigraft body's seemingly half-hearted review and reluctance to pursue the issue have reignited skepticism about its independence and credibility.
Liberalism vs conservatism
"My fervent hope is that liberalism would not transform into licentiousness for that would subvert the rule of law. And conservatism would not convert to authoritarianism like…
South Korea’s obsession with designer handbags
What is striking is that in South Korea, the land of designer handbags, the story about Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee receiving a gift from pastor Choi Jae-young of a Lady Dior…
Japan ruling party President Ishiba seeks early victory
The decision to hold the election soon was based on advice from senior party members, including Hiroshi Moriyama, who is the LDP’s new secretary general.
The unravelling of a corrupt enabling system
As expected, this north-south coalition of the Philippines’ two most powerful political dynasties could not outlive the limited purpose for which it was forged.
Philippines cracks down on Duterte-linked fugitives as alliance with Marcos crumbles
The government nabbed six high-profile suspects in a span of nearly three weeks – a feat that analysts say was laudable, but would probably not have happened if President Marcos…
Thai PM Paetongtarn rises to top in third national popularity survey
NIDA released the results of its surveys on Sunday that showed PM Paetongtarn enjoyed a popularity rating of 31.35%, compared with 22.90% for opposition People’s Party leader…
Japan’s LDP President Ishiba taps ex-PM Suga as party VP; eyes October lower house dissolution
The post is currently held by former Prime Minister Taro Aso, 84.