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Sun, December 8, 2024
[ 03:00 AM ] - United States, THE WEEK
What Donald Trump owes the Christian Right
[ 02:20 AM ] - United States, Sydney Morning Herald
The PM says Labor has your back. Most voters don't believe him
[ 02:00 AM ] - United States, Daily Express
How Reform can crush Labour at next election - even without backing from Elon Musk
[ 01:20 AM ] - United States, Business Standard
Fall of Bashar Assad after 14 yrs of war in Syria ends decades-long dynasty
[ 12:20 AM ] - United States, The Advocate
St. George voters throw early support behind sales tax measure to fund new city
[ 12:20 AM ] - United States, LocalSYR
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty
[ 12:01 AM ] - United States, MSN
Syrian rebels battle for Homs and advance to Damascus in threat to Assad's rule
[ 12:00 AM ] - United States, MSN
MSPs must think with heads and hearts over assisted dying bill
[ 12:00 AM ] - United States, MSN
Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour
[ 12:00 AM ] - United States, The Mirror
Doctors, nurses and police officers to be shadowed by Treasury minister for spending review
Sat, December 7, 2024
[ 11:40 PM ] - United States, MSN
Najib may see 'light at the end of the tunnel', says Zahid
[ 11:40 PM ] - United States, MSN
Cong silent on atrocities on Dalits in Bangladesh .. rying to woo Muslims with Sambhal issue: Mayawati
[ 11:40 PM ] - United States, ABC
Trump meets with Macron in first international tr .. ection: 'World is going a little crazy right now'
[ 11:21 PM ] - United States, MSN
Sir Keir Starmer's record shows he can't be trusted to stand by his latest pledges
[ 11:21 PM ] - United States, MSN
CM and people of Andhra Pradesh get invitation for Mahakumbh
[ 11:21 PM ] - United States, MSN
South Korea: Ex-defence minister arrested after P .. sident Yoon survives impeachment over martial law
[ 11:21 PM ] - United States, MSN
Commerce secretary blasts Trump's call of tariffs to replace chip grants
[ 11:21 PM ] - United States, MSN
Syria's Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus to unkn .. ination as rebel militants enter Damascus: Report
[ 11:21 PM ] - United States, MSN
US Commits to $988 Million in New Ukraine Military Assistance
[ 11:20 PM ] - United States, MSN
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law
[ 11:20 PM ] - United States, Island
President-elect Trump and First Lady Elonia celebrate Thanksgiving at Mar a Lago
[ 11:20 PM ] - United States, bdnews24
Hope to see an elected government next year, says Advisor Wahiduddin
[ 11:00 PM ] - United States, MSN
Want to fight Trump? Then act now to strengthen democracy
[ 10:40 PM ] - United States, RealClearPolitics
David Brooks on Hunter Biden Pardon: Democracies .. ractices And Norms That Work Get Slowly Abandoned
[ 10:20 PM ] - United States, WAtoday
Ellenbrook line opens 16 years after it was first promised
[ 10:20 PM ] - United States, MSN
Surveying mosques is wrong while people and farmers suffering: Robert Vadra
[ 10:00 PM ] - United States, MSN
'A lot of trouble': Ex-GOP lawmaker reveals which Trump pick 'scares the heck' out of him
[ 10:00 PM ] - United States, MSN
'The handshake battles continue': Trump and Macron mocked as duo's intense greeting spotted again
[ 09:20 PM ] - United States, MSN
Alone and broke against a renewed insurgency, is Assad's rule about to collapse?
[ 09:20 PM ] - United States, The Australian Financial Review
A crazy six hours in Seoul and the fragility of democracy

A crazy six hours in Seoul and the fragility of democracy


Published on 2024-12-07 21:20:36 - The Australian Financial Review
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  • A presidential brain snap in South Korea has revived dark memories of the country's past, with potentially damaging geopolitical ripples across north-east Asia.

The article from the Australian Financial Review discusses the dramatic events in Seoul on December 8, 2024, where a significant political upheaval unfolded. It describes how, within a mere six hours, South Korea's political landscape was shaken by the arrest of opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on corruption charges, followed by a violent protest by his supporters. This led to clashes with police, highlighting the fragility of democracy in South Korea. The piece reflects on the implications of these events for the country's political stability, the potential for further unrest, and the broader context of democratic governance under pressure. It also touches on the reactions from both domestic and international observers, emphasizing the delicate balance between law enforcement and political freedom.

Read the Full The Australian Financial Review Article at:
[ https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/a-crazy-six-hours-in-seoul-and-the-fragility-of-democracy-20241208-p5kwoq ]

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