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AJA Newsbites
AJA Newsbites – June 22, 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, KoreaFormer National Election Commission (NEC) Chairman Noh Tae-ak reportedly received 4.25 million won in allowances despite attending work for only one day…
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AJA Newsbites – June 21, 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 Suwon District Court sentenced Lee Hwa-young to four months in prison for perjury in connection with the so-called “salmon and alcohol…
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AJA Newsbites – June 19, 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, KoreaPrime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook’s confirmation hearing, scheduled for June 25–26, is expected to proceed without any witnesses or reference witnesses. The…
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AJA Newsbites – June 18, 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, KoreaSouth Korea is experiencing an unprecedented stock market boom as the KOSPI surpasses 8,000 points. New brokerage accounts have more than doubled…
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AJA Newsbites – June 17, 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, KoreaSouth Korea’s National Election Commission (NEC) is facing criticism over its overseas travel spending. According to data released by lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon,…
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AJA Newsbites – June 16, 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, KoreaSouth Korea is entering a new phase of its renewable energy transition, with major policy reforms underway. The government is expanding K-RE100…
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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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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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