South 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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Ruling Democratic Party scores decisive win in South Korea local elections
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSouth Korea local elections deliver strong showing for ruling party, exit polls suggest Exit polls from June 3, 2026 show the ruling Democratic Party outperforming expectations in South Korea local …
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Komeito accelerates merger talks with Constitutional Democratic Party and Reform Union
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKomeito says talks to accelerate centrist merger with Rikken, aims for decision during Diet session Komeito secretary-general Nishida announced accelerated talks for a centrist merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party …
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National Democratic Party leader Tamaki rejects LDP’s flag desecration bill as unconstitutional
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTamaki Rejects LDP Draft for National Flag Desecration Law, Calls It Unconstitutionally Vague On June 2, 2026, Democratic Party for the People leader Tamaki Yuichiro publicly criticized the LDP’s proposed …
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Cockroach Janta Party surges as Supreme Court justice’s parasite remark ignites youth rebellion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSupreme Court ‘parasite’ remark fuels millions to join Cockroach Janta Party A Supreme Court justice’s “parasite” barb has driven a surge of young Indians into the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, …
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Party leaders’ debate exposes shortcomings of 45-minute format, editorial urges split sessions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoParty leaders’ debate on May 21, 2026 draws criticism after only 45 minutes with six leaders Party leaders’ debate on May 21, 2026 lasted 45 minutes with six leaders, sparking …
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Koike-backed Ojima loses Nerima mayoral race, blames party endorsements and elite image
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNerima mayoral election: Koike-backed Kohei Ojima cites youth, party endorsements and late campaign as causes of 30,000-vote loss Kohei Ojima reflects on his April 12 defeat in the Nerima mayoral …
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Social Democratic Party reelects Mizuho Fukushima, appoints Lasalle Ishii amid dissent
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSocial Democratic Party re-elects Mizuho Fukushima; Lasalle Ishii named secretary-general amid internal criticism Social Democratic Party leaders confirmed Mizuho Fukushima’s re-election and appointed Lasalle Ishii as secretary-general at a Tokyo …
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Thailand Supreme Court accepts petition against People’s Party MPs over lese-majeste reform
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSupreme Court Accepts Petition Over Attempted Lese-Majeste Law Amendment Targeting Opposition Leader Thailand’s Supreme Court on April 24, 2026 accepted a petition against People’s Party leader Nattaphong Ruengpanyawut and 43 …
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Technology
LDP, Japan Innovation Party Open Talks but Split on Article 9
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaLDP and Japan Innovation Party Split as Joint Panel Opens Article 9 Revision Talks Ruling coalition parties opened working-level talks Friday on an Article 9 revision, but persistent disagreements over …