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“Human Face, Beast Heart”: South Korea’s President Denounces Far‑Right Mockery of Comfort‑Women Statue
President Lee Jae‑myung condemned a far‑right group for allegedly insulting comfort‑women victims and attempting to remove a memorial, calling their behaviour “human face, beast heart.” The group is under police investigation for an unauthorised rally and insulting banners, raising questions about the limits of free speech, social cohesion, and the politics of historical memory in South Korea.
Thousands of Danish Veterans Stage Silent March to Protest Trump’s Dismissal of Allied Troops
On 31 January, thousands of Danish veterans and civilians held a silent march to the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen to protest President Trump’s recent remarks belittling NATO allies’ soldiers. The demonstration, led by former service members, signals popular offence in a committed NATO state and highlights the diplomatic strain that hostile rhetoric can impose on alliance cohesion.
Senate Hearing Interrupted as Protester Shouts ‘Stop Intervening in Venezuela’ — Arrest Highlights Polarised Debate on U.S. Policy
A protester interrupted Senator Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, demanding an end to U.S. interference in Venezuela and Cuba and was arrested. Rubio said Washington would soon set up a diplomatic presence in Venezuela to gather intelligence and engage locally, while denying preparations for military action. The Chinese report that carried the story also appended unverified claims of a U.S. military seizure of Venezuela’s president, which are not corroborated and appear false.