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• South Korea is pursuing democratic renewal and political stabilization following a martial law crisis in December 2024. • Stability was achieved through the intervention of independent judicial responses and President Lee Jae-myung’s shift toward pragmatic governance. • The recovery highlights the critical role of independent courts and competitive elections in preventing democratic backsliding during periods of intense institutional strain.

• Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died at age 86, according to his family. • Norris built a legendary career spanning decades in film and television, becoming an iconic figure in action cinema and martial arts entertainment. • His death marks the loss of a cultural icon who influenced generations of action films and starred in numerous television series and movies.

Actor who rose to fame after starring in Bruce Lee’s The Way of the Dragon also became a TV fixture with Walker, Texas RangerChuck Norris, the former world karate champion who used his fight prowess to become the star of a string of low-budget but financially successful action movies, has died aged 86.His family posted a message on social media saying Norris had died on Thursday, adding: “While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.” Continue reading...