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Cremated remains of late SK student allegedly tortured to death in Cambodia return home

12 Sept 22:30 Key points summarised by AI

The cremated remains of a South Korean university student, Park, allegedly tortured to death by a criminal organization in Cambodia, have returned to South Korea 74 days after his death.
Park was lured to Cambodia by a criminal ring and found dead in August with signs of torture, sparking public outrage and prompting a South Korean government delegation to address crimes against its citizens.
A joint autopsy was conducted by South Korean and Cambodian authorities; three Chinese nationals have been indicted for his killing, and a key South Korean suspect involved in luring him has been arrested.

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.