South Korean ex-president sentenced, Buddha’s early life: 7 Asia highlights

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPFebruary 24, 2026 at 05:30 AM

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This week's Asia highlights include the sentencing of South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison for insurrection related to a martial law decree. In Okinawa, Japan, an election defeat has weakened the anti-base alliance, raising concerns about future resistance to the US military presence. Meanwhile, in Nepal, an unearthed temple in Tilaurakot is shedding new light on Siddhartha Gautam's early life. Tilaurakot, near Lumbini, believed to be the Buddha's birthplace, is thought to be the ancient capital where he spent his princely years. These stories were selected from the SCMP's coverage of Asia.

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Department of Archaeology, Nepal 30% Siddhartha Gautam 40% Tilaurakot ×250% Japan 50% Lumbini ×260% United States 60% Nepal ×370% Okinawa ×270% South Korea ×280% Yoon Suk-yeol ×290%

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south korea 80% ex-president 70% insurrection 70% buddha 70% nepal 60% early life 60% okinawa 60% us military presence 60% yoon suk-yeol 60% lumbini 50%

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