Quid game: challenges for South Korea’s president

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol seeks to restore national stability through industrial prioritization of artificial intelligence and renewable energy, bolstered by a surging stock market and a pragmatic foreign policy that balances relations with the United States, China, and Japan. Despite high approval ratings, his administration faces significant challenges, including the "curse of the Blue House" and persistent threats from North Korea. Meanwhile, in India, a grassroots "cockroach party" movement has emerged among youth frustrated by systemic education scandals and high unemployment, though its long-term impact remains uncertain. Finally, the life of Marjane Satrapi, the influential author of *Persepolis*, is remembered for her rebellious voice and graphic storytelling, which challenged Western misconceptions of Iran by portraying its citizens as modern, educated individuals rather than mere symbols of religious extremism.