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State lawmakers discuss strategies to deter the use of illegal fireworks; Rob York of Pacific Forum shares the latest political developments in South Korea

A little more than a week after the U.S. presidential election, world leaders are still trying to figure out what a second Trump administration means for them. In South Korea, expectations are mixed. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Japanʻs prime minister heads into a new term today — one day after winning a run-off election in parliament. As he starts a new term, one challenge is planning for a new administration in Washington. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in todayʻs Asia Minute.

While the United States wraps up voting in today’s election, Japan is already living with what the U.S. may soon be facing. Japan is still locked in political uncertainty — more than a week after its national election. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

In case you missed it on The Conversation this week, we learned about Red Hill water test results, the various efforts being made before the Nov. 5 general election, a disability-inclusive event and more.

Japan has a new prime minister — and a new political calendar. National elections will be held in a few weeks and the results could have an impact here in the United States. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Authorities have placed an Indigenous pro-independence activist from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia in jail on charges of deadly rioting. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia detained 11 people on Wednesday. Authorities suspect them of having a role in the deadly violence that swept the archipelago last month. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

France's president has suspended controversial voting reforms in New Caledonia. This follows a month of the worst violence in the French Pacific territory in decades. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

A new president will take office in Taiwan on Monday. He's the former vice president, but the new administration will be facing some different challenges. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.