Anies Baswedan vs Kim Yo-jong

Anies Baswedan won the Jakarta gubernatorial election against incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. His campaign utilized identity politics, leading to a divisive election. He served as governor from 2017 to 2022.

As governor, Anies implemented policies to address Jakarta's chronic flooding and land subsidence, including river normalization and coastal embankment projects. The effectiveness of these measures was debated.

Anies ran as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Indonesian election, positioning himself as a reformist alternative. He lost to Prabowo Subianto, receiving 24.9% of the vote.

Kim Yo-jong was appointed vice director of the Workers' Party of Korea Propaganda and Agitation Department, making her a key figure in shaping North Korea's domestic and international image. This role placed her at the center of the regime's media strategy.

Kim Yo-jong traveled to South Korea as a special envoy of Kim Jong-un to attend the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. This was the first visit by a member of the North Korean ruling family to the South since the Korean War, signaling a temporary diplomatic thaw.

Kim Yo-jong was elected as a full member of the Politburo of the Workers' Party of Korea, solidifying her position as one of the most powerful figures in the regime. This elevation made her the first female member of the ruling family to hold such a high-ranking party position.

Kim Yo-jong ordered the demolition of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in Kaesong, a symbol of inter-Korean cooperation. This act dramatically escalated tensions with South Korea and marked a shift toward a more confrontational policy.