O Yeong-su, 79, has been found guilty of sexual misconduct, a local court said on Friday, after he was charged with assaulting a woman in 2017.
Chiang Mai tops world’s most polluted cities as toxic smog engulfs Thai tourist hotspot
High levels of pollution frequently hit Chiang Mai during the early months of the year when farmers often burn crops to clear land.
Impact of retained EU law reforms on data protection
Data protection law in the UK is in a state of change, with uncertainty for organisations arising from recent reforms to retained EU law and the prospect of further reforms to follow as the Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill proceeds through parliament.
Japan high court rules not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but dismissed claims for damage
The court said that disallowing the marriages deprived people of their personal interests.
Philippines bets big on dethroning Singapore as Asia’s No 2 casino hub
Alejandro Tengco, head of state regulator Pagcor, said Manila is counting on a slew of new integrated resorts and casinos to boost tourist arrivals.
11 Indonesians survive days at sea after boat capsizes, 22 still missing
Dewi Jaya 2, with at least 35 crew, capsized on Saturday in waters off the remote Selayar Islands in South Sulawesi Province before the 11 were found stranded on two separate atolls after days floating in the sea.
Case of alleged South Korean spy in Russia ‘won’t be settled soon’ amid decaying Moscow-Seoul ties
The arrest of Baek Kwang-soon comes as relations between Seoul and Moscow have deteriorated since the Ukraine war, while ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have grown closer.
EU ruling adds complexity and challenges to online advertising
A new ruling by the EU’s highest court has added to the challenges arising in online advertising and could bring complexity for both advertising vendors and website operators, data protection law experts have said.
French data protection authority outlines 2024 priority investigation topics
A recent report published by the French data protection authority, CNIL, highlights its ongoing commitment to enforcing data protection regulations and taking enforcement action when necessary, an expert has said.
Thailand’s poll body asks court to disband Move Forward party, which won most seats in last year’s election
The move comes after a ruling by the Constitutional Court that said Move Forward violated the constitution with its plans to change a law against insulting the monarchy.
