“The most blessed blessing is the blessing of destiny. AsiaN, thank you and thank you again” – Volunteer at Naksan Temple

“I hope the AsiaN can lead the way as an interactive media of the 21st century contributing to world peace with outstanding journalists of each country coming together and sharing Asian values to the world.” – EBS Radio Producer, Park Jung-bo

“Living in the confinements of our daily lives, it is difficult to take interest in the lives of our fellow Asians. But, thanks to the AsiaN, I’ve been able to expand my understanding and gain much valuable wisdom.” – Theater actress, Kim Eun-ja

“The first step to solidarity is understanding and the first step to understanding is the sharing of information. The AsiaN’s sharing of information on Asia not from Western-centered world standpoint, but from an Asian viewpoint, will be recorded as a very powerful first step as the AsiaN marks its first anniversary.” – Korean medical doctor, Kim Myeong-geun

“Like the beautiful Geumgangsong(Red pine trees), I hope for the AsiaN to forever represent Asia in a sound and accurate manner. In order to realize the Asian values, which are an integration of etiquette, consideration, respect, coexistence, and devotion under the values of ‘vision, presence, and communication,’ the AsiaN has been silently walking the path untraveled. The AsiaN is playing a commendable role of giving influential opinion leaders on Asia a place to exchange, communicate and harmonize.

I was ecstatic to hear about the launching of the Arabic version of the AsiaN at its first year anniversary. I really hope that a new bridge of communication can be opened between East Asia and the Middle East through the AsiaN. Also, the AsiaN has been paying close attention to China, ‘the rising dragon.’ The AsiaN already has a Chinese version, which has been working to show China’s bright sides and shadows by shedding light on hidden figures, the lives of ordinary people, problems concerning the college entrance system, the role of women, the future of farmers, etc. I express my gratitude and respect.” – Professor, Kang Seong-hyeun

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