• AJA Newsbites

    AJA Newsbites – June 15, 2026

    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, KoreaYouth-led demonstrations continuing around Seoul Olympic Park are focused on election fairness, the protection of voting rights, and accountability of election-related institutions.…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 14, 2026

    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 group of young protesters involved in the Jamsil vote-counting center demonstrations is distancing itself from slogans such as “election fraud” and…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 13, 2026

    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 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a new era for Asian football, as the expanded 48-team format allows a record nine AFC…

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  • East Asia

    Kyungbok University Empowers International Students at ‘2026 Global Talent Fair’ to Boost Global Career Opportunities

    GKS international students from Kyungbok University take a commemorative photo at the ‘2026 Global Talent Fair for International Students’ exhibition hall. (Photo Courtesy of Kyungbok University) SEOUL: Kyungbok University actively participated in the “2026 Global Talent Fair for International Students,” the largest employment fair of its kind in South Korea,…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 12, 2026

    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, KoreaDebate continues over proposals to reform South Korea’s military academies, including the Korea Military Academy. Critics agree the academy must adapt to…

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  • Society

    Malik Humeida Completes Official Guinness World Record in Historic Hydrofoil Wingboard Endurance Attempt

    Malik has built a reputation for technical precision, endurance performance, and competitive consistency By Habib Toumi KIEL: Professional wingfoiler Malik Humeida has completed an official Guinness World Record attempt for the greatest distance covered by a hydrofoil wingboard in 12 hours, marking a significant milestone in the rapidly growing world…

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    Pakistan: The Myth of the Passive Youth

    AI-generated Illustration By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: During the last couple of years, while observing the Gen-Z movements taking place in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, I expected a similar uprising in Pakistan given the grave situation prevailing in the country. However, surprisingly, nothing happened here. This sparked a…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 11, 2026

    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, KoreaYoung people in their 20s and 30s have emerged as a new civic force during rallies protesting ballot shortages in South Korea’s…

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  • South Asia

    The Dilemma in Colombo: Sri Lanka’s New Government Faces the Reality of Chinese Capital

    Hambantota Port By Leo Nirosha Darshan COLOMBO: In 2017, crippled by a mounting debt crisis, Sri Lanka handed over operational control of the strategically vital Hambantota Port to a Chinese state-owned enterprise on a 99-year lease. Nearly a decade later, the politics surrounding Chinese investments in the island nation have…

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    AJA Newsbites – June 10, 2026

    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, KoreaStudent councils from 16 universities across South Korea, including Seoul National University, announced plans to issue a joint declaration on June 10…

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