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South Korean court orders Yoon’s release, Ubisoft backlash in Japan: 7 Asia highlights

From an Indian summit devolving into food fight to Nepal’s China-built airport, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

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A promotional still from “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” showing the game’s two playable characters: Yasuke, based on a real historical figure popularly known as the first black samurai, and Naoe, a Japanese woman who uses ninjutsu. Photo: Ubisoft
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We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. South Korean court orders release of suspended president Yoon

Supporters of South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol hold a rally in Seoul on March 1. Photo: AP
Supporters of South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk-yeol hold a rally in Seoul on March 1. Photo: AP

2. Chinese arrivals to Philippines rise despite Pogos ban, bilateral row

Tourists at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros in Manila. Photo: AFP
Tourists at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros in Manila. Photo: AFP

3. New Assassin’s Creed game sparks backlash in Japan over historical inaccuracies

Previous games in the “Assassin’s Creed” series. Photo: Shutterstock
Previous games in the “Assassin’s Creed” series. Photo: Shutterstock
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