Asia & Pacific

South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Sentence for Former President Yoon for Alleged Drone Flights Over Pyongyang

Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team said he never ordered the alleged drone flights over Pyongyang, saying prosecutors have not backed their claims with evidence. 

Turkey Bans Social Media Access for Under-15s

Turkey has followed dozens of other countries around the world in passing legislation to restrict minors’ access to social media.
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Dismisses Seoul’s Diplomacy Hopes

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into sea, South Korea said, continuing tests that undermine hopes for easing regional tensions.

Taiwan Opposition Leader’s China Visit Raises Concerns Over Beijing’s Influence, Analysts Say

A planned meeting between Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wen and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is drawing mounting scrutiny in Taiwan.

Tokyo’s Latest Missile Plan Could Thwart Chinese Invasion of Taiwan: Analysts

A Japanese planned missile deployment will deter Beijing’s activities in the region and buy the US–Japan alliance crucial time to block a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Hong Kong Court Overturns Jimmy Lai’s Fraud Conviction

Hong Kong court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud convictions, a rare win as he still faces 20 years in prison on a separate national security case.

Tokyo to Host US-Driven Indo-Pacific Energy Meeting in March

Tokyo is set to host the inaugural Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum as part of President Trump’s energy strategy later this year.

Former South Korean President Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Insurrection

Former South Korean President Yoon Sook Yeol was found guilty and sentenced to life for abuse of authority and orchestrating an insurrection.