Inaugural cartoon festival wants serious art collectors
Gov’t, illustrators seek alternative funding Though more and more people are collecting artwork as an investment, only few consider cartoons an acceptable purchase. In Korea, events dedicated to presenting works of cartoonists are rare aside from the annual Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival. This lack of interest and endorsement led to a void of […]
Vietnamese man and NK sweetheart reunited in 30 years of love
The love story between a North Korean woman and a Vietnamese man was aired on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, on BBC, attracting sympathy from across the world. They became united beyond the border in 30 years of love and now are living their old age life in Hanoi. Their story dates back to 1971, when […]
‘Podaegi’ emerging as mom’s must-have in US
NEW YORK ― What comes to mind when you think of the traditional Korean baby carrier “Podaegi?” Dull, outdated and just plain ugly? Then you haven’t seen the upgraded baby sling that just got a makeover far from home. Emerging as a hip way to carry a baby, podaegi is anything but old-fashioned in […]
Happy Christmas All Over The World
There are various celebrations. Happy Christmas all over the world. news@theasian.asia
The Meaning of Peace in the 21st Century
These days, peace is threatened in many parts of the world. A lot of intellectuals and NGOs are working for peace settlements and their efforts should be applauded. However, we have to fundamentally think about the meaning of peace. In other words, can we define peace just not involving a war? Do we have to […]
Coming Together to Clean up Corruption!
Civil Society Voice from Berlin and Marrakech Injustice, violence, and threat to sustainability: current global crises are closely related with corruption. It is also a serious hindrance to fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals. Last month, two important international conferences were held in this regard. More than 400 people from the Transparency International movement gathered in […]
Better Place with Tranquility and Happiness
The rigours of life levy a huge tax on the emotional state of an adult. The accomplishment of tasks and accumulation of wealth bear such importance that an individual forgets what he/she truly seeks. A child on the other hand, lives in the moment, has no prejudices and does not follow conformity. A child has […]
Retracing Martyr Jeon with 700,000 Migrant Workers
Jeon Tae-il, a martyr for Labor, planted the seeds of the Korea labor movement. On November 13 1970, a 22-year-old youth, Jeon Tae-il shouted out “Observe the Labor Standards Act. We are not machines!” in protest against long hours, more than 15 hours a day, and the low minimum wage. After this, he poured gasoline […]
Terms of Happiness
Do you want to be happy? Here is the way. If you live with an honest heart, your mind will become beautiful. A person with a beautiful mind will be loved by others and thus inevitably become happy. There is also a way that leads to unhappiness. That is to tell lies. The person who […]
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