Author: Lisa Witter
[Junior AJA Talk] What would you do for Asia if you were UN Sec-Gen?
The Asia Journalist Association(AJA) has created the Junior AJA program to allow for international students to experience journalism and expand their perspective of their country, Asia and the world […]
IT means democratising of information
Interview with internet and education activist Wael Ghonim Wael Ghonim, 32, became an international figure in 2011 for his role in the pro-democracy revolution in Egypt as co-creator and administrator […]
‘Wine country’ Georgia eyes closer relations with Korea
Interview with the Georgian Ambassador Nikoloz Apkhazava Georgia is a country so far from Korea, but one with many similarities. Did you know that most nationalities can visit Georgia without […]
Bangladeshi expats in Korea ask their gov’t to bring 1971 war criminals to justice
About 40 Bangladeshis called on their government to bring the 1971 war criminals to justice and give them maximum punishment in their gathering at the Korea National University of Transportation (KNUT) in Chungju, […]
Bangladesh global community further unites before Independence Day
In commemoration of the 42nd Anniversary of Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day, the Bangladeshi global community will join together this upcoming March 24th and carry out events in 40 cities […]
Direct flight and new airport to boost Sri Lanka-Korea relations
Interview with Sri Lankan Ambassador Tissa Wijeratne With the launching of Korean Air’s direct flight between Seoul and Colombo on March 9th and the opening of Sri Lankan’s 2nd international […]
Israeli ambassador tells of the creative economy’s driving force
As Korea sets its sails to make a “creative economy,” which will create new jobs through the development of science, technology and IT, it looks to the start-up nation of […]
Asia’s first Holocaust Museum opens in Busan
Interview with Israeli Ambassador Tuvia Israeli “We would like to share the story and lessons of the Holocaust. There are many similarities, but yet so much unknown.” Israeli Ambassador to […]
“Trust, verification, and engaging storytelling remain”
New media may change the way we deliver content and the need for engagement of the audience, but trust, verification, and engaging storytelling are here to stay. ‘Arirang-KF Global Media […]
“Both Indians and Koreans consider education as a passport to success”
Interview with Indian Ambassador Vishnu Prakash Ambassador Vishnu Prakash said as a career diplomat, South Korea was a post he was always waiting to be assigned, which he was granted […]