South Korea’s Constitutional Court removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from office
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South Korea’s Constitutional Court ousts President Yoon over martial law, triggering a presidential election in 60 days.
Tensions Rise as U.S. Carrier Arrives in South Korea a Day After North’s Cruise Missile Tests
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U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson docks in Busan, reinforcing military ties with South Korea amid tensions with North Korea.
Japan’s Defence Overhaul: From Pacifist to Militarist
The region has been agitated by Japan\’s intention to double its defence spending by 2027. The \”major shift\” in Japanese security policies has been extensively debated, including how and why Japan is giving up its \”pacifist\” roots and choosing militarization.