Could Japanese understand it?
KFA letter contains at least 27 grammatical, contextual errors A brief six-paragraph letter sent by the Korea Football Association (FTA) to its Japanese counterpart regarding the brouhaha following the football match between the two countries at the London Olympics contains at least 27 mistakes. Judging by his poor construction, it is doubtful that KFA President […]
Death of dissident in 1975 may bring political storm
The main opposition Democratic United Party (DUP) said Friday that it will form a fact-finding panel to investigate the death of Chang Joon-ha, a prominent dissident who fought against the authoritarian government of then-President Park Chung-hee, in 1975. The move came after Chang’s family renewed suspicions that he might have been murdered by agents, not […]
Beer, liquor ads to be banned on buses, subways
Seoul City said Friday that it will ban alcoholic beverage advertisements on buses, bus stops and subways in Seoul starting September in an effort to minimize the effect of such media campaigns on the public. City officials hope the measure will reduce disturbances caused by excessive drinking. Under the scheme, alcohol ads on bus exteriors […]
Bestselling history cartoon gets facelift
The revised version of the best-selling “Faraway Neighbor Countries” cartoon series recently hit local bookstores. (Photo : Gimmyoung Publishing) A local publisher has recently re-issued one of the most popular comic book series, the “Faraway Neighbor Countries” by the nation’s first-generation cartoonist Lee Won-bok. Since its first publication in 1987, the 14-book series on the […]
[Nigeria Report] South Africa police open fire at striking miners
![[Nigeria Report] South Africa police open fire at striking miners](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F08%2FSouth-Africa1.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "[Nigeria Report] South Africa police open fire at striking miners")
At least seven people were shot dead after South African police opened fire on thousands of miners striking over pay, according to reports from The Nation Newspaper. The Nation reported that a Reuter’s cameraman saw at least seven bodies on the ground at the scene, while the country’s Sapa news agency has said “at least” […]
Latest African news roundup
Indonesia seeks closer ties with Nigeria The Punch Newspaper reported that the Republic of Indonesia is seeking closer diplomatic ties with Nigeria as it marks its 67th independence anniversary. The Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Sudirman Haseng, said the country was poised towards building on the long-standing mutually beneficial relations between the two countries. Haseng identified […]
Hanwha chairman jailed
Kim Seung-youn gets 4-year prison term for embezzlement Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn was sentenced to four years in prison and fined 5.1 billion won ($4.5 million) Thursday for embezzlement and breach of trust. Kim was imprisoned immediately after the Seoul Western District Court handed down the ruling. Hanwha officials said he will appeal. Prosecutors […]
[Nigeria Report] Mandela’s grandson kicks his wife out for infidelity
![[Nigeria Report] Mandela’s grandson kicks his wife out for infidelity](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F08%2FMandla-Mandela.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "[Nigeria Report] Mandela’s grandson kicks his wife out for infidelity")
Nelson Mandela’s grandson and political heir have banished his wife from their home after he discovered she had given birth to his brother’s baby. Mandla Mandela, 38, was accused of bigamy when he married teenager Anais Grimaud while still married to his first wife. Now, following weeks of media speculation that their marriage had ended […]
One out of 6 graduates of medical schools becomes doctors in China
Among 6 graduates of medical university in China, only one person becomes a doctor and the rest appeared to change their job to another type of business. China Youth Daily reported on Aug. 13 that every year 600,000 students graduate medical universities in China, but peoples who wear doctor gown actually, are no more than […]
[ASEAN Report] Corruption fosters wildlife traffickers
![[ASEAN Report] Corruption fosters wildlife traffickers](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F08%2Frhino_500_7061.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "[ASEAN Report] Corruption fosters wildlife traffickers")
South East Asian countries are homes for various endanger species that are target for poachers and traffickers. ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network reported on their website, experts estimate the illegal wildlife trade is up to US$10 – 20 billion dollar annually or ₩11,310 billion Korean Won. Associated Press published a report (Aug 15) on large-scale wildlife […]
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