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Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency

South Korea's liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung won the presidency with 49.3% of the vote on Wednesday, succeeding ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol after his brief imposition of martial law triggered political turmoil; nearly 80% of eligible voters cast ballots.

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Lee Jae-myung Projected to Win South Korean Presidency

South Korea held a snap presidential election with record 77.8% turnout, resulting in a projected victory for Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party, who secured about 50% of the vote according to exit polls, following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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US Tariff Hike on Steel and Aluminum Sparks Asian Concern

The US raised steel and aluminum tariffs to 50 percent, prompting emergency meetings in South Korea and strong condemnation from Japan, as experts predict the tariffs will harm US industries and be unsustainable.

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EU Criticizes China's Role in Ukraine War, US Warns of Growing Threat

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized China's role in the Ukraine war, calling for Asian countries to partner with Europe to counter China's influence, while the US warned of China's increasing military and economic pressure in the Indo-Pacific region.

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France and Singapore Forge Strategic Partnership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts

French President Macron concluded his Southeast Asia tour by announcing a new strategic partnership with Singapore, focusing on technology, defense, and multilateralism, while also calling for a stronger Western response to the situation in Gaza.

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Asian Dominance in Battery Technology Patents Grows

In 2024, Asian companies significantly outpaced German counterparts in battery technology patent applications, with South Korea (1817, +10.3%), China (1591, +22.6%), and Japan (1136, +7.8%) showing substantial growth compared to Germany's 1.9% increase (1112). LG, CATL, and Samsung led individual ap...

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Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Landslide Victory

Lee Jae-myung, a former school dropout turned lawyer and politician, won the South Korean presidency in a landslide victory on Tuesday, succeeding Yoon Suk-yeol who was impeached; Lee's populist platform focuses on economic reform and a more balanced foreign policy approach.

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Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency After Coup Resistance

After surviving a stabbing and leading the resistance against a military coup in South Korea, Lee Jae-myung, a former human rights lawyer, won the presidential election on Tuesday with 51% of the vote, promising to limit presidential power and decentralize governance.

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US tariff hike sparks concern among Asian trading partners

The US doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent, prompting emergency meetings in South Korea and strong protests from Japan, while experts predict the tariffs' unsustainability due to the burden on US industries.

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Macron Warns China: North Korea's Actions Could Draw NATO Deeper into Asia

French President Emmanuel Macron warned China that NATO could expand its presence in Asia if Beijing fails to stop North Korea's support for Russia's war in Ukraine, potentially altering France's long-standing opposition to NATO's Asian role.

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Hong Kong-Saudi Forum Boosts Asia-Middle East Financial Ties

The second Hong Kong-Saudi Capital Markets Forum, held in Hong Kong on Thursday and Friday, facilitated over 600 meetings between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabian businesses and investors, leading to the launch of the "Premia BOCHK Saudi Arabia Government Sukuk ETF" and highlighting the growing synergy a...

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Short Shorts Film Festival Showcases Global Diversity, Dystopian Themes

The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, running June 7-11 in Tokyo, presents roughly 250 short films from 108 countries, emphasizing diversity and dystopian themes, with a new "Horror and Suspense" category and 600,000 yen prizes for five competition winners.

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