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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Crime Victims from SNS quadruple for elementary school students in 10 years; minors also unlawfully access accounts

The number of crime victims under 18 linked to social media increased by 80 to 1,566 in 2025, with elementary school victims quadrupling over the last decade.

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is the Design of Companies Responsible for SNS Addiction? A Lawsuit in the U.S. Raises Questions of Responsibility

A lawsuit in the United States questions whether social media companies like Meta and Google are responsible for the rise of social media addiction among minors.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Inappropriate Remarks in Gubernatorial Election Criticized on SNS, Fukui Prefectural Assembly Chairman Resigns

The chairman of the Fukui Prefectural Assembly, Toshi Miyamoto, resigned after making controversial comments during the gubernatorial election that drew criticism on social media.

Feb 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Zuckerberg attends ‘SNS addiction’ trial… “Parental control is useless,” research impact

Mark Zuckerberg testified in a trial regarding social media addiction, arguing that Instagram is focused on building sustainable communities rather than increasing user time.

Feb 19 • 08:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gold Medal with a Broken Bone... Choi Ga-on Posts '3 Fractures' on SNS

Snowboarder Choi Ga-on won South Korea's first gold medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics despite suffering three fractures during the competition.

Feb 19 • 08:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Real Estate Debate’ Jang Dong-hyuk Says He Almost Worked Himself to Death Answering President's SNS Questions During Lunar New Year

Jang Dong-hyuk of the People Power Party criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol for focusing solely on real estate issues in his social media questions during the Lunar New Year.

Feb 19 • 01:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Real Estate SNS Heated Up During the Lunar New Year… President Yoon, Jang Dong-hyuk, and the Ruling Party Exchange Fire

During the Lunar New Year holiday, a heated exchange occurred on social media between President Yoon and Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the ruling party, regarding real estate issues in South Korea.

Feb 18 • 14:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

SNS-Oriented Voters in the House of Representatives Election Prefer the LDP at 36%: Asahi Poll

A recent Asahi Shimbun poll indicates that voters who prioritize information from social media heavily favor the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in the recent House of Representatives elections.

Feb 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico at the Constitutional Court is a topic only for Danko

Andrej Danko stated that Robert Fico is his party's main candidate for the Constitutional Court, asserting that Fico will fulfill his commitments to the coalition.

Feb 12 • 17:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Danko Sees Fico at the Constitutional Court, Coalition Does Not Consider It a Topic for Now

Andrej Danko of the SNS has reiterated that Prime Minister Robert Fico is a candidate for the Constitutional Court, while coalition members currently do not view this as a significant issue.

Feb 12 • 15:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Special Fraud and Investment/Romance Fraud: Damages Exceed 300 Billion Yen with AI Used for Faces and Voices

In 2025, special fraud and SNS-type investment and romance scams resulted in record damages of over 324.1 billion yen in Japan, sharply increasing from the previous year, with authorities warning of a crisis.

Feb 12 • 01:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Accused Kotlár again demands the withdrawal of mRNA vaccines. The opposition SaS calls for a parliamentary investigation by the commissioner

Peter Kotlár, a commissioner and member of the SNS party, demands the withdrawal of mRNA vaccines citing new findings, despite lacking transparency and evidence for his claims.

Feb 11 • 12:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Feeling like driving with the door open... President Yoon's SNS policy throws officials into extreme tension

President Yoon Suk Yeol's active use of social media to announce policy ideas is causing stress among civil servants who are adapting to a rapidly changing decision-making process.

Feb 11 • 09:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Street Standing, Handshakes, SNS... Self-Defense Force’s Morishita Breaks Down the Middle Path Executive and Behind the Scenes of the Election Campaign

Chisato Morishita of the Liberal Democratic Party won a seat in the Miyagi 4th District by leveraging years of grassroots campaigning and social media engagement.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Did SNS Make a Move? Figure Skating Music 'Seems Skatable' Under Copyright Clouds for the Olympics

Social media might save a Spanish figure skater facing copyright issues with his routine music ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Feb 9 • 21:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

SNS Posts on Voting Day May Be Illegal: 'Vote for Candidate XX' with Photo

A Japanese expert warns that posting photos of completed ballots for a specific candidate on social media on voting day could violate election laws.

Feb 7 • 08:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Countermeasures Against Misinformation on SNS in Elections: Legislative Measures Lag Behind House of Representatives Election

The article discusses the challenges in implementing countermeasures against misinformation on social media during elections in Japan, highlighting the lack of legislative preparedness due to the sudden dissolution of the House of Representatives.

Feb 6 • 12:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Impersonating Mountzaro: Illegal Sale of Obesity Treatment Thrives on SNS

There has been a surge in illegal sales of unauthorized diet drugs impersonating Korean Lilly, particularly through social media, amidst growing interest in obesity treatments.

Feb 6 • 08:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Political Videos on SNS are Full of 'Other People's Interpretations' Before the Vote, 'Silence' is Necessary

The article discusses the prevalence of political videos on social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok during the recent House of Representatives election in Japan, highlighting how third-party content, particularly concerning the Liberal Democratic Party, dominated the landscape and influenced voter decisions.

Feb 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

Tochigi Prefectural High School male student sent documents on suspicion of injury, video spreads on SNS

A male student from a Tochigi Prefectural high school has been sent documents on suspicion of assault after a video of him hitting another student was posted and spread on social media.

Feb 6 • 03:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

SNS has never been xenophobic. It's not even funny anymore

The article critiques Andrej Danko's revisionist view of the Slovak National Party's history, arguing it has xenophobic and fascist roots despite his claims to the contrary.

Feb 5 • 13:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Vučić has no successor from his party. Will the president no longer be elected by the people?

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić appears to be preparing to reclaim the position of Prime Minister amid concerns about the lack of a viable successor for his party, the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), for the upcoming presidential elections.

Feb 4 • 15:35 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

House of Representatives Election: Beware of Unverified Information and Data Spreading on SNS

During the House of Representatives election, there has been a surge in the spread of unverified foreign information and data on social media, particularly concerning renewable energy and foreigners.

Feb 4 • 08:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

A 'fake president' instructed money transfers via business SNS, scamming 210 million yen in Saitama

A company in Tsurugashima, Saitama was scammed out of 219 million yen by an individual impersonating their president through a business SNS.

Feb 4 • 08:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Min Hee-jin reveals OK Records SNS and official website... Starting reader activities in earnest

Former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, amidst ongoing legal disputes with HYBE, has unveiled the social media accounts and official website for her new company, OK Records, signaling the commencement of her independent activities.

Feb 3 • 11:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Dismissed Kim Hyun-tae claims on SNS that Moon Hyung-bae and Min Jung-ki are 'rebellion conspirators'

Former Colonel Kim Hyun-tae, recently dismissed for leading a military infiltration during a rebellion on December 3, contended on social media that the Democratic Party was forewarned about an emergency martial law, while maintaining the legality of the previous president's actions despite a court ruling against it.

Feb 3 • 02:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The SNS Proposal on Extremism / KDH Betrays Lipšic's Message. It No Longer Stands in Defense of Freedom of Expression

The proposal from the SNS to lower maximum penalties for extremist crimes appears to be doomed as the coalition party Hlas has announced its opposition, with reactions revealing troubling aspects about the country.

Jan 15 • 05:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Finally, there is targeted assistance: help for extremists

Members of the SNS propose significant amendments to the Criminal Code, aiming to decriminalize offenses related to extremist materials and reduce penalties for other crimes.

Jan 14 • 11:59 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

Denial of the Holocaust or Hitler Saluting. Slovak Government Party SNS Wants to Reduce Penalties for Extremism

The Slovak government party SNS proposes to lower penalties for extremist acts, including Holocaust denial and Nazi salutes.

Jan 13 • 15:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

SNS wants lower penalties for extremism / Against it are Žilinka and the coalition party Hlas, which speaks of relativizing the boundary between democracy and evil

The coalition party Hlas opposes SNS's proposal to lower penalties for extremism, asserting it undermines Slovakia's anti-fascist values and blurs the line between democracy and evil.

Jan 13 • 14:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

SNS faced resistance from Hlas and Žilinka: There is no reason for compromises with extremism, says the ruling party

The proposed amendment to the Penal Code aiming to reduce penalties for extremism is causing tension within the government coalition, with the Hlas party stating they will not support the changes proposed by SNS.

Jan 13 • 14:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

For hate speech, a lower penalty / SNS wants to change penalty rates, opposition talks about legalizing extremism and helping Bombic

The SNS party's proposal to decrease penalties for extremist activities in Slovakia has sparked debates about potential legalization of extremism and the implications of reducing prison sentences for hate speech and related offenses.

Jan 12 • 17:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

SNS wants to reduce penalties for extremism. They are going to help Bombica, opposition responds

The coalition SNS has proposed a legislative amendment to soften penalties for extremist crimes, indicating that activities like the production and possession of extremist materials may no longer be criminal offenses.

Jan 12 • 15:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

US Attack on Venezuela / Fico Talks About the Collapse of the World Order, SNS on State Banditry. PS Maduro Will Not Be Missed

President Trump announced that the United States conducted a significant attack on Venezuela, claiming that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of the country, highlighting collaboration with U.S. law enforcement agencies.

Jan 3 • 14:31 UTC

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