• AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – November 30, 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, KoreaLee Soon-sil, once a “kkotjebi” street child in North Korea who attempted defection nine times, is now the CEO of a food…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 29, 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, KoreaSamsung has produced its first commissioned military officer. Lee Ji-ho, the eldest son of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, was commissioned as…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 28, 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, KoreaPolitical observers increasingly argue that the People Power Party (PPP) must take the initiative in adopting a bold inclusion strategy for Gwangju…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 27, 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, KoreaAs the presidential office prepares to move back from Yongsan to the former Blue House, concerns are growing that media access may…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 26, 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, KoreaLegendary Korean actor Lee Soon-jae has passed away at the age of 91, closing a remarkable 71-year career across theater and television.…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 25, 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 new national survey has revealed that 80% of Korean writers earn less than 20 million KRW per year—less than half of…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 24, 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, KoreaAmong the most tempting foods to avoid during weight control are Korea’s beloved tteokbokki and deep-fried snacks. A single serving of tteokbokki…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 23, 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, KoreaSouth Korea’s proposal to North Korea for a military meeting to “reconfirm and re-mark” the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) has raised concerns…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 22, 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 large passenger ferry Queen Zenobia II, carrying 267 people, ran aground after striking an uninhabited islet near Jangsan Island in Sinan…

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    AJA Newsbites – November 21, 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, KoreaSouth Korea’s Ministry of Justice has announced that 21 outstanding global talents have been granted Korean nationality, including renowned AI scholar Prof.…

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