July 24, 2026, 5:52 p.m.

The number of voters in the local elections in South Korea is suspected to have been tampered with. Investigators have searched the headquarters of the election committee

On Thursday, South Korean investigators raided the office of the election commission to investigate a case where election officials were suspected of tampering with the voting numbers during the local elections in June.

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The sharp decline of South Korean AI stocks has sparked controversy over "casino-like" practices. Lee Jae-myung's stock market reform faces challenges

After taking office, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung actively promoted capital market reforms, aiming to transform South Korea into an important investment market in Asia by enhancing shareholders' rights and improving corporate governance.

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The Elderly Care Crisis Under the Heat Wave: High Temperatures and Inflation Jointly Straining Japan's Elderly Population

In July 2026, the entire country of Japan was hit by a disaster-level prolonged heatwave.

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Indian demonstrators demand the resignation of the education minister. The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Tens of thousands of supporters of the "Cockroach Movement" in India defied the police's decision to deny them permission to hold a demonstration.

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Japan's defense minister boldly proposes to overturn the "no-nuclear" policy. Report: It may pave the way for "importing" nuclear technology.

Japanese Defense Minister Junichiro Koizumi openly stated that Japan should openly discuss policies related to nuclear weapons, including whether to revise the "three-no" principle that has been adhered to since the post-war era.

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Koizumi Asako, the prime minister, has seen her approval rating fall below 50% for the first time, causing the foundation of the regime to waver

A public opinion poll shows that the approval rating of the conservative government led by Prime Minister Koizumi Masahiko has dropped below 50% for the first time since it came to power last October.

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South Korea Proposes "3·4·5 Vision"; Academia: Over-reliance on Semiconductors Poses Risks

On Tuesday, the South Korean government released the "Economic Growth Strategy for the Second Half of 2026", setting the "3·4·5 Vision" of achieving a potential economic growth rate of 3%, ranking among the top four global exporters, and reaching a per capita national income (GNI) of 50,000 US dollars.

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Kim Hyang-hee has been implicated in bribery related to the relocation project of the presidential residence. She will be summoned by the prosecution

After being sentenced for charges such as bribery, the former First Lady of South Korea, Kim Hyun-hee, is now required to appear for questioning by the prosecution due to suspicion of accepting bribes and abusing her power to exert pressure during the relocation of the presidential residence.

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What is the logic behind the "sibling diplomacy" between Japan and India?

In July 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Hayao Takashi visited India for the first time after taking office.

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The Supreme Court of South Korea has finally ruled on the seven-year detention case of Yoon Se-yoon, marking the first verdict in such a case under martial law

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was convicted by the Supreme Court of South Korea on charges including obstruction of the execution of arrest warrants, abuse of power, and forgery of official documents after implementing an emergency martial law.

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