Encouraging disabled people through photography
Disabled people, naturally, face problems adjusting in the society. Most of the times, they live an isolated life if they are unable to perform daily-life functions. An non-profit international social enterprise EyeContactNow, established in Estonia, supports and encourages disabled people to share their stories and life through visual media. EyeContactNow promotes social integration and entrepreneurship of […]
Hyundai Genesis EQ900 launch at Grand Hyatt, Seoul
On December 9, I had an opportunity to attend the launch of Gensis EQ900 at Grand Hyatt Hotel. I went in with no expectations whatsoever, but I was thrilled to see the number of people and the energy in the event. Suit-worn, tie-clad men in black stood, chatting and chuckling. Journalists talked and took photos, […]
New Seoul-based zine offers platform for female artists
What has always interested me in Korea is the alternative forms of art. While the mainstream media rules the markets all around the world, it is the alternative art, music and cinema of a country which push the envelope and experiment and bring in more diversity. And in Korea, specifically in Seoul which is the center […]
Another former sex slave dies; 46 victims remain
Choi Gap-sun, 96, a victim of the Japanese military’s sexual enslavement of women from Korea and other Asian nations, died on Saturday, according to a civic group. With Choi’s death, the number of Korean survivors of sexual slavery during World War II has dropped to 46. Including Choi, nine have died this year, according to […]
Annual Korea-Yonsei sports event is biggest festival for both universities
When you ask Koreans or foreigners who know South Korea pretty well on which are the best universities in Korea, they will tell you about SKY. SKY stands for Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University. From the three universities above, two – Korea University and Yonsei University – are private universities. Both are known for their rivalry […]
LG unveils newest smartphone using world best components
Newest Premium Device from LG Sets High Benchmark for Performance and Usability August 28, 2012 — LG Electronics (LG) revealed its newest premium mobile device, named the Optimus G. It is a high-end smartphone that offers powerful performance with an elegant and sleek design, and an innovative user experience. As the first LTE device featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon™ […]
President Lee Officially Visits China
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak boards an airplane at the Seoul Military Airport in Seongnam, South Korea, Jan. 9, 2012. Lee Myung-bak will make a three-day state visit to China from Monday. <Photo: Xinhua/Park Jin Hee> news@theasian.asia
“Would You Try Korean Style Bacon?”
Children try Korean food in Yongju, South Korea, Dec. 21, 2011. To promote the youth cultural exchange between Qinhuangdao of China and Yongju of South Korea, a delegation composed of 34 children from Qinhuangdao Bright Love Orphanage, led by their “father” Shen Xuedong, visited Yongju recently. As the president of Longteng School, 41-year-old Shen Xuedong […]
“Let’s be the Bride and Groom”
Children experience local culture in Yongju, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2011. To promote the youth cultural exchange between Qinhuangdao of China and Yongju of South Korea, a delegation composed of 34 children from Qinhuangdao Bright Love Orphanage, led by their “father” Shen Xuedong, visited Yongju recently. As the president of Longteng School, 41-year-old Shen Xuedong […]
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