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AJA Newsbites – October 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, KoreaNorth Korea fired one ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea at around 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 3, South…
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AJA Newsbites – October 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, KoreaThe controversy over the film “Assassin(s)” has expanded from political criticism to consumer boycott calls targeting brands advertised by its cast.Online posts…
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AJA Newsbites – October 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, Korea“I’ll crawl. Take the battalion commander first.” A South Korean noncommissioned officer reportedly said this after suffering a serious heel injury in…
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AJA Newsbites – September 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, KoreaThe film “Assassin(s),” which reimagines the 1974 shooting of first lady Yuk Young-soo during a National Liberation Day ceremony, has sparked an…
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AJA Newsbites – September 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, KoreaThe Assassin(s) fell to second place at South Korea’s daily box office six days after its release. On September 28, Tazza: Beelzebub’s…
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AJA Newsbites – September 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, KoreaThe two North Korean prisoners of war who were recently brought to South Korea after being captured in Ukraine reportedly experienced weight…
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Indonesia Bids for UN Security Council Seat, Pledges Dialogue-first Diplomacy
Foreign Minister Sugiono addressing the U.N. General Assembly (U.N. TV) By Habib ToumiNew York: Indonesia will seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2029–2030, Foreign Minister Sugiono said, pledging to promote dialogue, respect for international law and practical cooperation amid growing geopolitical tensions. Sugiono told the…
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AJA Newsbites – September 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 Korean lawmakers received 4,396,560 won (about $3,230) each as a Chuseok holiday allowance this year. The payment equals 60 percent of…
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AJA Newsbites – September 26, 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 shark about 3 to 3.5 meters long has become an unlikely attraction at a waterway in Busan’s North Port waterfront park.…
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AJA Newsbites – September 25, 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, KoreaTwo North Korean soldiers captured while fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war have arrived in South Korea after expressing their wish…
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