![[Dunia Book Club] Review of Sohyun Park's 『Southeast Asia: The Ultimate Diversity of Cultures』: Expanding the Outer World and the Inner World Through Learning Southeast Asia](https://storage.ghost.io/c/62/dc/62dc96dc-dc55-4ca2-b75d-c7a4ffda823a/content/images/2026/04/20.png)
This article revisits how Southeast Asia is commonly understood through Park Sohyun’s Southeast Asia: The Ultimate Diversity of Cultures. It moves beyond colonial and development narratives to examine the region in a more layered way, inviting readers to question Western-centered assumptions.
Mongabay and CNN report that Chinese deep-sea mining vessels are allegedly prioritizing "dual-use" military intelligence over exploration. With the U.S. countering through massive supply chain investments, this intensifying race is heightening fears of marine ecosystem destruction.
This reportage captures a solidarity movement in Kashmir, where people donate gold, vehicles, and livestock to support Iran. Rooted in shared history, it transcends sectarian divides and turns charity into a powerful collective and political statement.
A 26.7 billion KRW scam run by Koreans in Cambodia has been exposed. Posing as authorities, the group used “self-confinement” to isolate victims in hotels while tracking them via malicious apps. Based on exclusive internal records, Dunia reveals the scheme through a victim’s account.
Following U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Dunia hosted a live discussion examining the war beyond military narratives. Panelists argued the conflict was a planned invasion, highlighted civilian casualties and distorted media coverage, and stressed the need for global anti-war solidarity.
YouTubers and IT workers in Indian-administered Kashmir face threats to their livelihoods from frequent internet shutdowns and government VPN bans. These security-driven controls have cut productivity and income, prompting calls for free expression and a stable digital environment.
![[DUNIA Book Club] Review of Moontae Jung’s 『Hazardous Frame』: The Dangers and Possibilities of Framing](https://storage.ghost.io/c/62/dc/62dc96dc-dc55-4ca2-b75d-c7a4ffda823a/content/images/2026/03/20.png)
This review of Jung Moontae’s Hazardous Frame examines the hidden perspectives embedded in Korean media’s coverage of international news. It critiques the marginalization of Asia and argues that recognizing one’s own framing is the starting point for more critical journalism.
The preemptive airstrikes by Pakistan, the U.S., and Israel—justified as "self-defense"—have ironically authorized "defensive retaliation" by Afghanistan and Iran. This cycle is triggering a domino effect of armed conflicts across borders, severely destabilizing international security.
By ending 17 years of dictatorship, the 2026 Bangladesh election challenges South Korea to view politicians as accountable agents rather than idols. Given our ties to Bangladeshi migrant workers, supporting their nation’s recovery is not just a distant matter, but our duty as global citizens.
Bangladesh has chosen change. Following the Feb 12 election, the BNP took power, ending 17 years of autocratic rule. Citizens have restored democracy with a hard-won vote for the Tarique Rahman administration. Full report from Dhaka by Dunia.
![[Duterview] Politics, Not Just Maps: Dr. Kin Phea on the Roots of the Thai-Cambodian Border Crisis](https://storage.ghost.io/c/62/dc/62dc96dc-dc55-4ca2-b75d-c7a4ffda823a/content/images/2026/02/00-1.png)
Dr. Kin Phea of the Royal Academy of Cambodia said unresolved demarcation, nationalism, and military interests drive the conflict. He urged restoring institutional trust, resuming technical talks, halting military action, and opening humanitarian corridors for displaced civilians.
Dunia found nearly 79,000 people still displaced along the Thai-Cambodian border after clashes sparked in the Emerald Triangle. Airstrikes destroyed homes and livelihoods, and despite the December 27 truce, ruined harvests and military barriers still block their return home.
![[Beyond DUNIA] Watchdogs or Mouthpieces? The Media in Thailand’s 2026 Election](https://storage.ghost.io/c/62/dc/62dc96dc-dc55-4ca2-b75d-c7a4ffda823a/content/images/2026/02/20-1.png)
Media-driven narratives of security and ultra-nationalism, intensified by the 2025 Thai-Cambodian border dispute, helped propel the Bhumjaithai Party to victory in the 2026 election, sidelining reformist forces and strengthening pro-military sentiment.
What began as a concert etiquette dispute in Malaysia has escalated into a digital war between Korean and Southeast Asian users. Under the hashtag #SEAblings, Southeast Asians are transforming pro-democracy solidarity into a strong anti-hate movement against Korean cultural superiority and racism.
![[Beyond DUNIA] The 2026 Thailand General Election and the Rise of "Smart Authoritarianism"](https://storage.ghost.io/c/62/dc/62dc96dc-dc55-4ca2-b75d-c7a4ffda823a/content/images/2026/02/20.png)
South Korean political science researcher Lee Jungwoo analyzes Thailand's 2026 election and "Smart Authoritarianism," where elites use institutions and nationalism over coups. It details conservative wins and the challenges for reformists.