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A stack of sealed documents symbolizing visa restrictions, set against a background of the UK and DRC flags.
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UK Imposes Visa Sanctions on DRC as Asylum 'Hardline' Era Begins

The UK has imposed visa restrictions on the DRC over its refusal to accept returned migrants. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's new reform moves toward a strict Danish-style system.

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Haneul Kim
View of the Constitution Day ceremony at Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang.
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Kim Jong-un marks North Korea’s Constitution Day with U-17 World Cup stars and 'labor heroes'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended a ceremony for the 53rd anniversary of the Socialist Constitution. He honored U-17 World Cup winners and labor heroes to boost internal unity.

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Haneul Kim
The blue-tiled roof of Cheong Wa Dae with the presidential flag being raised
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The Phoenix Returns: President Lee Jae-myung Reopens the Cheong Wa Dae Era

President Lee Jae-myung returns the presidential office to Cheong Wa Dae on Dec 29, 2025. Explore the shift from Yongsan and the new focus on the Yeomin complex.

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Haneul Kim
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Jeong Won-ju, former chief secretary of the Unification Church, arriving for police questioning in Seoul
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Unification Church 'No. 2' Interrogated as Bribery Scandal Rocks South Korean Politics

On Dec 28, 2025, police questioned Unification Church 'No. 2' Jeong Won-ju over allegations of illicit payments to politicians, including ties to Kim Keon-hee.

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Haneul Kim
Internal view of a Myanmar polling station with an e-voting machine and military patrol outside.
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Ballots and Bullets: Myanmar Holds First Military-Run Election in 5 Years

Myanmar holds its first military-ruled general election in five years on Dec 28, 2025. Amid civil war and a boycott by the NLD, the legitimacy of the vote remains highly contested.

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Haneul Kim
A finger marked with purple ink indicating a completed vote in Myanmar's election
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Myanmar's General Election Begins Amid Civil War: 20% of Population Disenfranchised

Myanmar's military junta began a restricted general election on Dec 28, 2025, amid an ongoing civil war. With 20% of voters disenfranchised, critics call the polls a 'sham' designed to cement military rule.

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Haneul Kim
A rusted microscope symbolizing Unit 731 research next to a Hiroshima memorial lantern
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80 Years of Silence: Why Japan’s Bio-warfare Victims Still Wait for Justice

Explore why victims of Japan's Unit 731 bio-warfare remain unrecognized 80 years after WWII, while nuclear survivors receive global honors.

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Haneul Kim
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Night view of Kyiv city with smoke rising after drone attacks in winter
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500 Drones and a High-Stakes Flight: Zelenskyy Meets Trump Amidst Kyiv’s Darkest Night

Russia launched a massive strike with 500 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine's energy grid, just as Zelenskyy heads to Florida to meet Donald Trump.

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Haneul Kim
Cinematic conceptual image of Taiwan's political divide impacting national defense assets
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Taiwan’s $37 Billion Defense Shield Stalled Amid Fierce Political Deadlock

Taiwan's $37 billion defense spending package is frozen as the opposition-controlled legislature blocks the bill for the fourth time. Explore the political gridlock in Taipei.

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Haneul Kim
Abstract representation of misaligned border maps with UN logo
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Who Draws the Line? UNC Reasserts Authority Over Inter-Korean Border Rules

The UN Command objects to South Korea's internal revision of border rules, reasserting authority over the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) amid rising tensions.

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Haneul Kim
A serene historical site representing the peace and legacy of the Japanese monarchy
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Pilgrims of Peace: How Japan's Former Imperial Couple Redefined the Throne

Explore how former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko transformed the Japanese monarchy into a symbol of peace and reconciliation through their lifelong pilgrimage.

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Haneul Kim
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Kim Jong-un inspecting a regional construction site
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131 Appearances: Kim Jong-un Hits 9-Year High in Public Activity

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's public appearances reached 131 in 2025, a nine-year high. Analysis of his shift from military focus to global diplomacy and regional economy.

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Haneul Kim
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