Algerians vote in parliamentary elections
Algerians have began voting for the parliamentary elections across the nation, which authorities say will be the freest and most transparent elections ever hosted in the North Africa country. Reports say that more than 48,000 voting stations opened on Thursday morning at 8:00 am local time, with many venues under tight police supervision. Television images this morning […]
The AsiaN’s Chinese edition opens on May 11
The AsiaN has started publishing the Chinese edition (cn.theasian.asia) on the occasion of its half year founding anniversary which fell on Friday (May 11). This is the third following the Korean and English editions. We are ready to provide a variety of stories and columns on political, economic, military, social, culture and history in a way of meeting the taste of Chinese-speaking readers […]
Bask in light at Lotus Lantern Festival
Colorful lotus lanterns light up Jogye Temple to celebrate Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on May 28. The age-old “Yeondeunghoe” or Lotus Lantern Festival is a highlight among the many festivities that take place this month. Although modern Korea is not a mainly Buddhist country, the festival is considered one of the representative cultural festivals of […]
Korea to attract more foreign students
Korea plans to attract more foreign students in the coming years and is preparing a package that allows for tourism combined with education. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to increase the number of foreign students to Korea and to […]
50 Chinese couples wed on Jeju
Couples from Daqing, China’s northeastern Heilongjiang Province, hug each other at a joint wedding ceremony at Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), Jeju Island, Wednesday. A scenic joint wedding ceremony of 50 couples from Daqing in Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, was held at Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak) on Jeju Island, Wednesday. The wedding ceremony was planned by […]
Paik’s legacy in dispute
Family of late video artist opposes memorial project An effort to commemorate Korean-born video artist Paik Nam-june and his legacy is being objected to by his family and executor. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, KBS and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education established a committee for a Paik Nam June memorial project in […]
Hyundai set to beat Volkswagen in market cap
As far as market share is concerned, Hyundai Motor Group is the world’s No. 5 player. But when it comes to market capitalization, it is closing the gap on the runner-up spot. As of the end of Tuesday, the combined market capitalization of Hyundai Motor Group’s top two brands ― Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors […]
$100 billion encounters
KB chief to meet Gates, Buffett at CEO summit KB Financial Group Chairman Euh Yoon-dae will discuss international management trends and economic issues next week along with about 100 guests, which will include two of the world’s three wealthiest people. The nation’s top financial group said Wednesday that Euh will leave for Seattle to attend […]
Still under construction
With 2 days to go before opening, Yeosu Expo unprepared YEOSU — With the grand opening of the Yeosu Expo slated for Saturday, exhibition halls and other facilities are unfinished, littered with tools, electric cords and others, casting doubt on whether the international event’s long-awaited opening will take place on time. “The expo will have […]
Helicopter parents: in between overprotection, assistance
They simply cannot let go of their children, hovering closely overhead, rarely out of reach from diapers to diplomas, whether their children need them or not. These “helicopter parents” keep their children from developing a sense of independence and a can-do attitude by overprotecting them. The parents, however, believe they just care about their kids’ […]
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