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When Yoon Suk Yeol became president, he displayed authoritarian tendencies by relocating the presidential office and cracking down on dissent, culminating in a declaration of martial law. South Koreans, who cherish their hard-won democracy, swiftly mobilized to oppose his actions, leading to his impeachment and removal from office. While this episode exposed vulnerabilities in the country's democracy, it also showcased the resilience of its institutions and the commitment of its citizens to uphold democratic values....

Radio Free Asia announced this week that its radio broadcasts have been drastically reduced as transmissions were halted from relay stations owned or leased by the U.S. government, leading to a complete stoppage of shortwave broadcasts for its Mandarin, Tibetan, and Lao language services. The U.S. Agency for Global Media abruptly terminated RFA's federal grant, resulting in furloughs and a lawsuit to restore funding, while the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures have also affected other news...

US President Donald Trump failed to finalize a deal to sell Chinese-owned TikTok to American investors and issued an executive order extending the deadline by 75 days to keep the app operational. Trump stated in a Truth Social post that more work is needed for necessary approvals, expressing hope to reach an agreement with China despite tensions over tariffs. The US Supreme Court upheld a TikTok ban, leaving the app's fate uncertain as it faces...

Margaret Key, CEO of MSL APAC, has had a successful career in global communications, notably becoming the first female CEO of Burson-Marsteller Asia-Pacific in 2015. Under her leadership, MSL APAC has achieved double-digit profit margins, top-line growth, and greater market diversification for top clients. Key's commitment to sustainability, inclusive leadership, and women's empowerment has positioned MSL as a thought leader in the region, exemplified by initiatives like the Women's Forum Asia Barometer, which aims to...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been ousted from office by the Constitutional Court for violating the constitution and declaring martial law, becoming the second president to be impeached, with the court ruling his actions as an attempt to seize emergency power. The country remains in a political crisis, exacerbated by US President Trump's tariffs on South Korean exports, with efforts to address the economic impact and prepare for new elections in June to...

In March 2025, Southeast Asia's tech startup ecosystem saw a surge in funding, reaching US$99.5 million across 22 rounds, an 82.1% increase from the previous month but 10.31% lower than the same period last year. Iterative was the most active VC firm, with notable deals by Higala and Filum. The growth reflects renewed investor confidence, despite fundraising challenges highlighted by January Capital's report. Full Article