Seoul submits new claim on East China Sea shelf
Seoul has submitted a claim to the United Nations to extend a portion of its continental shelf toward Japan, clarifying its stance over boundary limitation in the resource-rich East China Sea. The claim was submitted to the U.N. Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) in New York, Wednesday. It is based on […]
2013 ‘It’ color Emerald
Selected as ‘2013 Color of the Year’ by Pantone, the refreshing shade of emerald green brings a sense of rejuvenation to a multitude of designs, from home decor to fashion runways worldwide. Expect more green in 2013 Customers can expect to see more green in fashion and home decor this year. Emerald was recently selected […]
Turkey rejects Korea’s nuclear reactor bid
Korea’ bid to win a contract to build a nuclear reactor in Turkey has hit a stumbling block as the government there has rejected its initial one, saying the proposal was not acceptable. According to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Thursday, Turkey’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said that Seoul should get its […]
[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Hubungan AS, Korea Selatan dan Korea Utara
![[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Hubungan AS, Korea Selatan dan Korea Utara](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F12%2F20121222inn.mp4_20121223_135102.6561.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Hubungan AS, Korea Selatan dan Korea Utara")
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia. Berikut adalah tanggapan Andrei Lankov, Professor Kookmin Universty di Korea Selatan, pasca peluncuran roket Korea Utara. Menuru beliau, sebelumnya tidak tampak hasrat Amerika Serikat untuk berbicara dengan Korea Utara. Namun, posisi ini mungkin akan berubah pada akhirnya. Setelah peluncuran roket Korea Utara pada Desember tampaknya berhasil menunjukkan bahwa Korea […]
[Indonesia Report] Second grandson born to Presidential couple
![[Indonesia Report] Second grandson born to Presidential couple](http://www.theasian.asia/wp-content/themes/city-desk/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theasian.asia%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F12%2F1247583-airlangga-airlangga-yudhoyono-620X310.jpg&q=90&w=160&h=106&zc=1 "[Indonesia Report] Second grandson born to Presidential couple")
Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife, Ani Yudhoyono recently got a new addition to their family, as their last son, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono’s wife, Aliya Rajasa, gave birth to their first child, Airlangga Satriadhi Yudhono. The baby boy is the second grandchildren for the Presidential couple. Airlangga was born on Monday dawn (December […]
Divided nation
A few days ago, I received a widely circulating Kakao Talk message from a friend who vehemently supported Park Geun-hye during the presidential election. It read as follows: “A totally new era seems to be in store for the nation given Park’s victory and numerous signs of good fortune.” It cited a series of numerical […]
Why I won’t go to North Korea
“Have you ever been to North Korea?” This is the question I am almost always asked here in South Korea when people learn that I have become an activist for North Korean escapees. My response is curt: “No.” “Do you plan on going?” they ask next. My answer remains the same: “No.” When they start […]
Can Kerry ease US-North tensions?
The plot has thickened in Northeast Asia with U.S. President Barack Obama’s nomination of Senator John Kerry for Secretary of State, as the seasoned foreign affairs veteran has been outspoken on the need to engage the recalcitrant North Korean regime. Analysts point out that Kerry will have a laundry list of more pressing items to […]
Why people go to college?
The number of students entering college has surged over the past few years and this has become a trend among teenagers and young adults. College is supposedly a choice available to all, so that people can learn and study to pursue their dreams and preferred occupations. Some people become successful without even attending college but […]
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