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AJA Newsbites – November 5, 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, KoreaNew York lawmakers known for their close ties to South Korea are gaining attention following the Democrats’ gains in the November 3…

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AJA Newsbites – November 4, 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 Korean authorities detected 1,132 foreign nationals working illegally as delivery riders between January and August 2026, nearly 17 times the 67…

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AJA Newsbites – November 3, 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, KoreaPresident Lee Jae-myung outlined the government’s 2027 budget priorities in an address to parliament on November 2, stressing broader growth and stronger…

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AJA Newsbites – November 2, 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, KoreaSamsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong marked the company’s 57th founding anniversary on November 1 by visiting its advanced semiconductor packaging research center…

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AJA Newsbites – November 1, 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, Koreayear-old performer known as Dragon Kim, who has impersonated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for 15 years, attracted smiling crowds seeking…

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AJA Newsbites – October 31, 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 South Korean judge has compared recent judicial reforms to George Orwell’s Animal Farm, warning that judicial independence must be protected. On…

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AJA Newsbites – October 30, 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, KoreaConcerns over South Korea-US relations are growing after Korean lawmakers faced US visa denials or delays and the allies postponed their annual…

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AJA Newsbites – October 29, 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, KoreaIn the 1960s and 1970s, Korean miners and nurses in West Germany sent money home. Korean construction workers in the Middle East…

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AJA Newsbites – October 28, 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 considering sharply reducing military service privileges for elite athletes and artists while allowing qualified individuals to postpone enlistment until…

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AJA Newsbites – October 27, 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 ruling Democratic Party faces criticism for prioritizing political disputes over economic concerns as parliamentary audits conclude. The party plans to…

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