Commentary argues the 30-year sentence handed to former South Korean President Yoon is a landmark for the rule of law and democracy in East Asia.
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South Korea Beats Czechia in Thrilling Comeback to Win Opening World Cup Group Stage Match
South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia with goals from Hwang In-Beom and Oh Hyeon-Gyu in a dramatic Group A match on day one.
Japan and South Korea Challenge Western Peers in a Shifting Global Research Landscape
A Nature Index report showed Japan and South Korea are increasingly competitive with Western nations in scientific publication and research output.
Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 30 Years by Seoul Court in Drone Provocation Case Setting Legal Precedent
The verdict established a precedent in South Korea for holding former heads of state accountable for deploying military assets for political ends.
Yoon Suk Yeol’s Lawyers Appeal the 30-Year Drone Case Sentence Hours After Ruling
Yoon’s legal team filed an appeal against his latest sentencing hours after the Seoul Central District Court issued its verdict.
South Korea’s Ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison Over North Korea Drone Flights
Seoul Central District Court convicted Yoon for ordering military drone incursions over Pyongyang to justify declaring martial law.
South Korea’s Former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun Also Sentenced to 30 Years in Drone Case
Kim Yong Hyun was sentenced alongside Yoon Suk Yeol for his role in ordering the military drone flights over North Korea.
Centre for Democracy and Technology Identifies 37 Manipulative Dark Patterns in Leading AI Chatbots
A CDT report documented manipulative design patterns in ChatGPT Google Gemini Claude Replika and Character.AI pushing emotional dependence.
Democracy Now! Marks 30 Years: Why Independent Media Still Matters in the Age of AI
Democracy Now! marked its 30th anniversary with contributions from Angela Davis Bruce Springsteen Patti Smith and Michael Stipe reflecting on why independent journalism remains vital.
BJP Sweeps West Bengal Using Religious Polarisation and Anti-Incumbency Raising Democracy Questions
Al Jazeera analysis said BJP’s Bengal victory raised serious questions about the integrity of the electoral roll revision process