Asia is home to 49 sovereign nations, each with a distinctive legal system shaped by history, religion, colonization, and political ideologies. The continent’s legal landscape is as diverse as its cultures, encompassing common law, civil law, religious law, customary law, and mixed systems. Below is a country-by-country snapshot of the
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South Korea’s Constitutional Reckoning: The Ousting of President Yoon and What Comes Next
In a seismic ruling that has stunned observers both domestic and international, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has permanently removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, citing abuse of power in his unprecedented declaration of martial law last December. In a seismic ruling that has stunned observers both domestic and international,
The Impeachment of South Korean President: A Legal Examination of the Use of Martial Law
The impeachment of South Korean President Park Geun-hye in 2016 marked a significant moment in the nation’s modern political history. What started as a scandal involving a confidante and claims of corruption soon evolved into a broader political crisis, fueled by the controversial use of martial law. This article explores
Hyundai’s $20 Billion Investment: A Major Step Toward Revitalizing U.S. Steel
Hyundai’s monumental $20 billion investment in the United States represents a significant turning point for U.S. manufacturing, particularly in steel production. As part of the plan, the company is establishing a $5.8 billion steel processing plant in Louisiana that will produce over 2.7 million metric tonnes of steel annually. This
South Korea’s Constitutional Ruling on Climate Laws: Implications for Global Climate Policy
In a landmark ruling, South Korea’s courts have made it clear that climate laws that lack binding targets and enforceable obligations are deemed unconstitutional. This decision has sent shockwaves through the international legal and environmental communities, raising fundamental questions about the efficacy of climate laws around the world and how
Strengthening Global Security: The Case for Including Japan and South Korea in the Five Eyes Coalition
In a rapidly evolving global security landscape, the need for international cooperation to secure borders and combat shared threats is more critical than ever. The Five Eyes Coalition, consisting of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has long been a key player in global intelligence