South Korea’s Push to Expand Police Investigative Powers Faces Backlash After Misconduct Allegations South Korea’s plan to vest the police with expanded investigative powers has come under intense scrutiny after …
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President Lee Jae Myung Faces Challenge to Forge Economic Transformation Without Repression
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLee Jae Myung Faces Test to Deliver South Korea’s Economic Transformation Without Repression Lee Jae Myung must deliver South Korea’s economic transformation while safeguarding democracy, social stability and the country’s …
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Shigeru Ishiba credits Lee Kuan Yew for shaping Japan’s wartime responsibility view
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShigeru Ishiba Urges Japan to Confront Wartime Memory Ahead of Aug. 15 Commemoration Former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba says Japan must confront its wartime past and shoulder responsibility, influenced by …
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Lee Jae Myung plans permanent AI gains fund to share chip profits
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLee Jae Myung to seek South Korea AI fund in San Francisco talks President Lee flies to San Francisco July 24 to pitch a permanent South Korea AI fund to …
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LG Energy Solution executive Robert Lee reflects on Asian American rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLG Energy Solution Executive Robert Lee Reflects on the Rise of Asian Americans Over 30 Years Robert Lee of LG Energy Solution reflects on the rise of Asian Americans in …
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John Lee links handover anniversary to Communist Party amid second term speculation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJohn Lee Frames Hong Kong Handover Anniversary with Communist Party Commemoration Amid Second-Term Talk Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee tied the July 1, 2026 handover anniversary to the Chinese …
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Lee Jae Myung vows South Korea will dominate non‑semiconductor high‑tech sectors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLee Jae Myung Pledges South Korea High-Tech Dominance Beyond Semiconductors South Korea high-tech dominance pushed by President Lee as he pledges new investment and warns against over‑intervening in private firms …
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Lee Jae Myung secures stronger mandate as ruling party sweeps local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections: Lee Jae Myung’s liberals extend dominance as conservatives struggle South Korea local elections deliver sweeping wins for Lee Jae Myung’s liberal party, extending rule as conservatives …
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Takaichi gifts Sabae eyeglass frames to South Korea’s President Lee after summit
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSanae Takaichi’s visit to South Korea ends with Andong summit and gift exchange featuring Sabae eyeglass frames PM Sanae Takaichi returned from a two-day visit to South Korea after an …
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Takaichi Meets South Korean President Lee in Andong to Discuss Energy and Defense Cooperation
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi’s Visit to South Korea: Andong Summit with President Lee Prioritizes Energy Security and Defense Ties Sanae Takaichi met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong to discuss energy …