Scores from the LPGA Tour Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Thursday -7 A Lim Kim (Korea Republic) 65 -3 Patty Tavatanakit (Thailand) 69 Jin Young Ko (Korea Republic) 69 -2 Linn Grant

The kidnapping of Chinese actor Wang Xing in Thailand has triggered a wave of trip cancellations among Chinese tourists planning to visit the country during the Chinese New Year. Chinese tourists are massively canceling trips to Thailand amid growing safety concerns following the kidnapping of well-known actor Wang Xing.

But before the world knew her as a K-pop star, Minnie was born Nicha Yontararak in Bangkok, Thailand. Music had come to her “in a very natural way” from an early age, nurtured by a supportive upbringing.

Train stations and airports across the country have been jam-packed for weeks as millions returned home to spend the holidays with their loved ones in an annual migration that is expected to be a record.

Large shares in many middle-income countries say following the historically predominant religion is key to "true" national belonging.

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country.

South Korean authorities arrested and detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, over his brief declaration of martial law last month. The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.

When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.

South Korea really ought to be doing better. Inflation is easing nicely and, as a major exporter, the nation stood to benefit from an upswing in global growth. The American economy is outperforming, and China has taken some important steps to put a floor under its subpar expansion.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol tried to demolish his country’s democracy. In a shocking late-night television address, Yoon declared “emergency martial law” and put the country under military rule.