• AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – October 12, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaKorean youths, lured by fake “₩15 million-a-month” job offers in Cambodia, have been kidnapped and tortured by organized crime gangs. One student…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 11, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaA local official in Yangpyeong took his own life following intense questioning by the special counsel. In his final note, he wrote:…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 10, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Korea Military Academy (KMA) — long considered a cradle of military and political elites and alma mater to three of South…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 9, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe N72 night bus, connecting Hongdae, Sinchon, and Itaewon, has become a favorite among foreign visitors—its aisles echoing with multilingual laughter.Driven by…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 8, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaKang Won-Rae, 56, a member of Clon—one of Korea’s first-generation K-pop duos—has earned a Ph.D. from Myongji University, 25 years after a…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 7, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaKang Won-Rae, 56, a member of Clon—one of Korea’s first-generation K-pop duos—has earned a Ph.D. from Myongji University, 25 years after a…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 6, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaDuring the Chuseok holidays, accidents involving the “toxic trio” — snakes, hornets, and poisonous mushrooms — often surge. Over the past five…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 5, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe National Assembly’s annual audit has once again ignited controversy over the practice of “disciplining business leaders.” Although the Constitution mandates audits…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 4, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe National Assembly’s annual audit has once again ignited controversy over the practice of “disciplining business leaders.” Although the Constitution mandates audits…

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    AJA Newsbites – October 3, 2025

    AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaRespected political elder and former lawmaker Yoo In-tae has criticized the Democratic Party leadership for being overly influenced by hardline supporters, a…

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