Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 04, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Pro-democracy supporter Lee Jae-myung 99% certain to become President of South Korea, says NUG Korea Representative
June 3
Radio NUG
Lee Jae-myung, a strong supporter of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution, is 99% certain to become the next President of South Korea, according to U Yan Naing Tun, NUG's Representative in Korea, who commented in light of the upcoming South Korean presidential election.
From the very beginning of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution to the present day, Lee Jae-myung has stood in unwavering support of Myanmar’s democratic struggle. Within South Korea's political circles, he is known for publicly raising the three-finger salute in solidarity with Myanmar's people and for his vocal condemnation of the brutal military junta. He has notably extended meaningful assistance to the “Myanmar Network Organization,” a major ally of the Committee Against the Coup (Korea), one of the most active Myanmar pro-democracy support groups operating within South Korea.
As the Democratic Party's leader, Lee Jae-myung is currently the frontrunner with a 99% likelihood of winning the 21st presidential election of South Korea. His steadfast support for Myanmar’s Spring Revolution is recognized as highly commendable and deeply appreciated.
On May 18, 2024, during the commemoration ceremony of the May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising held in Gwangju City, Union Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung of the NUG Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Union Minister U Tin Tun Naing of the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Investment met with Lee Jae-myung. During this meeting, he reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting Myanmar’s democratic cause in a sincere and open manner. It is understood that Lee Jae-myung currently serves both as a Member of Parliament and as the Chairman of his party.
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๐๐ 2. Township Judges urged to handle organizational matters with heightened caution and responsibility, discussed during coordination meeting
June 3
Radio NUG
A coordination meeting (No. 5/2025) between the Ministry of Justice of the National Unity Government, the Interim Judicial Administration Department, and township-level judges was convened on May 31.
The event was attended by Daw May Poe, Director of the Department of Procedures under the Interim Judicial Administration; Daw Shwe Nwe Yo, Head of Office; responsible staff members; judges from 29 township courts; and liaison officers.
Delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the Director General of the Interim Judicial Administration Department, Daw May Poe first expressed special gratitude to all township judges who attended the meeting despite the many challenges they face. She emphasized that judges must not only implement legal proceedings in accordance with the law, but also ensure that the truth is established and made known to the public.
She specifically underscored the importance of exercising increased attention and responsibility when dealing with matters related to various organizations. She noted that while judges have been fulfilling their duties lawfully and truthfully, misunderstandings by certain organizations regarding the legal process have resulted in inappropriate reactions, creating difficulties for township judges who are left to mediate and resolve such conflicts. She therefore called for heightened caution and care in managing these matters going forward.
Following this, officials from the Department of Procedures provided practical training for township judges, demonstrating how to accurately complete official court documentation formats commonly used in daily legal proceedings, using sample templates for clarity.
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๐๐ 3. Justice for Myanmar sends inquiry to NHK branches regarding investments in Myanmar crony businesses Shwe Thanlwin Media and Dream Vision
June 3
Radio NUG
Justice for Myanmar has issued a letter of inquiry dated June 2 concerning investments linked to Myanmar crony economic enterprises by several Japanese institutions, including Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (a subsidiary of NHK), the public-private Cool Japan Fund, and the Japan ICT Fund.
The letter raised concerns about their financial involvement in Shwe Thanlwin Media Company Limited (STLM)—one of Myanmar’s most prominent crony media conglomerates—and Dream Vision Co., Ltd., a company involved in broadcasting infrastructure and distributing Japanese cultural content in Myanmar.
Justice for Myanmar stated that six Japanese organizations have been identified as connected to these investment ventures. STLM owns and operates Myanmar National Television (MNTV), and is a subsidiary of the Shwe Thanlwin Group. STLM was also named in an independent international fact-finding mission’s report as a company with direct ties to the Myanmar military regime, noting that in 2017, it participated in a donation campaign organized by the military to support the so-called “clearance operations” against the Rohingya—a campaign widely recognized as ethnic cleansing and genocide.
The inquiry underscores mounting concerns over continued foreign investments in companies linked to the Myanmar military regime and calls on Japanese institutions to clarify and reconsider such financial relationships.
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๐๐ 4. Public Campaign to “Stop the Weaponization of Aid”
June 3
Radio NUG
A public mobilization campaign under the theme “Stop the Weaponization of Aid” (STOP WoA) has been announced, aiming to prevent the military junta from exploiting international humanitarian and earthquake relief assistance as tools of war and political gain. The campaign seeks to ensure that aid reaches earthquake-affected populations directly and fairly, without being diverted or militarized.
According to Justice for Myanmar, the campaign will call upon international governments, ASEAN, UN agencies, and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) to take coordinated action that:
- Prevents the misuse of humanitarian aid by the junta;
- Guarantees equitable and direct delivery of assistance to affected communities; and
- Develops mechanisms to halt the weaponization of humanitarian assistance.
The campaign will be jointly organized by local and international revolutionary forces and civil society organizations, and will be carried out throughout the month of June, from the first week to the final week.
Objectives of the “STOP WoA” Campaign:
- Expose the Misuse of Earthquake Relief: To reveal how the Myanmar military junta has exploited humanitarian aid—including materials meant for rescue and relief during the 2025 Sagaing earthquake—for its own political and military purposes, treating aid as a weapon for control and profit.
- Hold Enablers Accountable: To urge and mobilize against organizations, governments, and individuals who knowingly or unknowingly enable such abuses, demanding that they cease all forms of complicity.
- Prevent Repetition of Historical Abuses: To prevent the recurrence of exploitative practices witnessed during past disasters such as Cyclone Nargis (2008), Cyclone Mocha (2023), and Cyclone Ragu (2024), where the junta capitalized on public suffering for its own gain.
The campaign warns that the military junta is now planning to stage sham elections and could again seek to weaponize humanitarian aid to legitimize its political agenda. This moment is considered extremely concerning, as the risk grows that humanitarian funding funneled through junta-controlled channels may become blood-stained money.
Justice for Myanmar emphasizes that the international community must exercise utmost vigilance to ensure that humanitarian funds do not fuel the junta’s military operations.
In solidarity, both domestic and overseas communities are being encouraged to actively participate in the “STOP WoA” campaign using various forms of engagement and support, with the shared goal of ensuring that international humanitarian assistance reaches earthquake victims directly, fairly, and without militarization.
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๐๐ 5. Earthquake of Magnitude 4.6 Strikes Near Kyaing Tong, Eastern Shan State
June 3
Radio NUG
On June 3, 2025, at approximately 7:59 PM Myanmar Standard Time, a light earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck near Kyaing Tong, in eastern Shan State. The earthquake's epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to a statement by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the National Unity Government (NUG).
The public is advised to follow safety guidelines, including preparedness and evacuation measures, to minimize potential damage and loss from such disasters.
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๐๐ 6. Over 67,626 WY Methamphetamine Pills Seized in Sintgu and Thabeikkyin Townships Incinerated
June 3
Radio NUG
On June 2, 2025, the People’s Defense Force (Mandalay) incinerated more than 67,626 WY methamphetamine pills that had been seized in operations across Sintgu and Thabeikkyin Townships.
Similarly, on May 31, 2025, the People's Defense Force (Mandalay), in collaboration with officers from the Pa-Ah-Pha (Local People’s Administration), Pa-La-Pha (Public Security Organization), and other administrative departments in Myittha Township, destroyed additional narcotics that had been confiscated.
The PDF (Mandalay) reaffirmed that within its controlled territories, it is actively conducting effective crackdowns on drug trafficking, sales, and consumption, and will continue to enforce strict anti-drug operations.
These news reports were filed by Tharki and Khur Shel, Radio NUG correspondents.
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