"The large deployment of North Korean troops in Russia represents a troubling new phase in the Russia-Ukraine war while carrying deeper implications for global politics," write Andrew Yeo & Hanna Foreman 傅韓娜: brook.gs/4forPvX

Today Americans get to exercise their right to vote, a right that people in other parts of the world are jailed and killed fighting for Less than 8% of the world’s population is considered to live in a fully free democracy, while almost 40% live under authoritarian rule

Japan and South Korea better bury the hatchet and start talking jointly to Australia, the Phils, and maybe India. It’s gonna be a long, lonely 4 years

South Korean president declares martial law ft.com/content/6fefcb… via @ft

It's the first time in 44 years a South Korean leader has declared martial law. Yoon is taking a page out of the authoritarian playbook claiming that the threat is coming from outside forces wreaking havoc and dysfunction.

The declaration of martial law in South Korea is a shocking challenge to the constitutional system and the extreme language in President Yoon’s statement about “eradicating anti-state criminal forces” is alarming.

Breaking news: South Korea's parliament has voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on.ft.com/41ymhvm

새해 복 많이 받으세요! Hope 2025 brings everyone the peace, prosperity, and joy they deserve. Now, on to the 🥟

Pakistan did it. South Korea is doing it. Only in the US has the Supreme Court put the president above the law.

Today we honor the memory of students Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner as well as all affected by the tragedy that occurred on our campus two years ago. As we join in remembrance, it is important to recognize and accept what you are feeling. Take care.

Sen. Slotkin: "Don't tune out. It's easy to be exhausted, but America needs you now more than ever...hold elected officials, including me, accountable...Organize, pick just one issue you're passionate about and engage, and doom scrolling doesn't count."

And now the snap election period commences…

Another one of those weeks again....

In a new Q&A, Hanna Foreman 傅韓娜 interviews Andrew Yeo & Evans Revere about the state of South Korean democracy amidst a second presidential impeachment, what to expect from the upcoming snap election, and how Washington should engage. Read here: brook.gs/3Ynyi4q

🧵Some updates on 🇰🇷 elections: The Supreme Court ruled against the lower court's acquittal of DPK leading candidate Lee Jae-myung on election violation charges. Lee can still run, but he'll be saddled by legal challenges which PPP will push. 1/ Brookings Foreign Policy Hanna Foreman 傅韓娜

I went swimming early this morning at Dunbar pool and the pool was 94 degrees. Is this a safe temperature for lap swimming? DC Parks & Recreation #WhereFunHappens

Exit poll results, by age and gender: For each age group top bar is men and bottom bar is women

As president, Lee Jae-myung will inherit a bitterly divided public, flagging economy, and an unpredictable geopolitical order shaped by Trump and a globalized North Korean threat. nytimes.com/live/2025/06/0…

I congratulate President-elect Lee on his election and look forward to continuing to build on the critical partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Korea. This alliance is one that has grown over generations, through leadership of all parties from both countries, and has