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‘How hard it is to have freedom to write’

7 December , 2012Comments Off on ‘How hard it is to have freedom to write’Read More

“We are sure to be elected under majority rule”

6 December , 2012Comments Off on “We are sure to be elected under majority rule”Read More

Dictator wasn’t the only one swept away

4 December , 2012Comments Off on Dictator wasn’t the only one swept awayRead More

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Restoration of Peace and Unification of Korean Peninsula is inevitable

Standing at the observatory atop a hill in demilitarized zone (DMZ) between South and North Korea, I gazed towards northern part of Korean peninsula, covered with thick mist making it invisible. I recalled the reports of recent nuclear tests by the North Korean regime that proves the old saying that ‘man, not weapons, makes the […]…

27 May , 2016Comments Off on Restoration of Peace and Unification of Korean Peninsula is inevitableRead More

North Korea’s foreign trade

Recent economic sanctions created serious problems with exports of minerals from North Korea. Technically UN member countries are banned from importing North Korea minerals even though in practice it remains to be seen to what extent this ban will be observed by China. Nonetheless, there is no doubt that the share of minerals of North […]…

16 August , 2016Comments Off on North Korea’s foreign tradeRead More

Singapore icon who wanted to be feared, yet was loved

Within and without the island-state, his name has been synonymous with Singapore. His demise touched hearts and triggered a seldom-witnessed catharsis as Singaporeans felt the profound loss of their national icon. The spontaneous overflow of emotions for the late elder statesman, whose paternalistic dominance spanning over 30 years was beginning to feel condescending to young […]…

28 May , 2015Comments Off on Singapore icon who wanted to be feared, yet was lovedRead More

Nepal: fear, debris and shattered lives

Khilmaya Gautam, 66, is a heart patient. She cannot walk. Her husband is a diabetic. This old couple of Koteshwore, Kathmandu, who owns a house, spent Saturday night in the open after the earth continued to tremble. They were sleeping under their staircase at their home with their son, daughter-in-law and two grandsons. But when […]…

29 April , 2015Comments Off on Nepal: fear, debris and shattered livesRead More

From Confucius to Gandhi

What makes the South Korean industry and economy robust? Hard work…sincerity…honesty or simply the righteous character of each and every citizen? The first thing that strikes a visitor is the calm demeanor and smiling face of the host. Aggression of any kind is missing…in the body language of a common Korean walking on the street […]…

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