New York Times

1. For Some Koreans, Martial Law Stirs Harrowing Memories of Gwangju Uprising

   “I immediately thought of 1980, and the fear and desperation we felt,” said a 60-year-old lawmaker who lived through the massacre of protesters in Gwangju.

2. California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Called

   Adam Gray, a former state lawmaker, defeated Representative John Duarte, a Republican, in a reversal of their 2022 race.

3. Chad Chronister Withdraws as Trump’s Pick to Lead DEA

   The announcement by Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff with virtually no experience in the kinds of complex international investigations the agency handles, comes just three days after his selection.

4. Trump Team Signs Agreement to Allow F.B.I. Background Checks for Nominees

   President-elect Donald J. Trump let weeks pass before signing the agreement as his team considered using private investigators instead.

5. How Bangladesh’s Economy Was Siphoned Dry

   Bangladesh’s currency was battered by what the new head of the central bank says was the looting of the banks under the deposed prime minister.