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China-N. Korea economic ties
In late August, a high level North Korean delegation went to China. The country was represented by none other than Jang Song-thaek, the uncle of “Supreme Leader” Marshall Kim Jong-un. While the inner structure of the North Korean leadership remains obscure to outside observers, it seems plausible that Chang is…
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1 out of 7 Koreans think about suicide
One in seven people have thought about committing suicide, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Sunday. The ministry’s report on people’s mental health in 2011, which was released a day before the 10th World Suicide Prevention Day, showed 15.6 percent of adults seriously think about killing themselves at…
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Culture
Jackie Chan, Chinese Actresses At Toronto Film Festival
Chinese actresses Yao Xingtong, left, and Zhang Lanxin pose with actor Jackie Chan arrive at “In Conversation With Jackie Chan” during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012 in Toronto. <AP/Evan Agostini> news@theasian.asia
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Business
‘Next leader should focus on growth’
Politicians are finding it fashionable to villainize big businesses with the clock ticking on the presidential elections in December, but one senior economist claims this exposes their ineptitude in reading voters’ minds. The phrase “economic democracy” has become a buzzword for parties from left and right as they compete with…
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Society
From eccentric to darling of Venice
While the world more readily acknowledged and embraced Kim Ki-duk as an auteur director, he has been received in a mixed fashion in Korea. But with his 18th feature film “Pieta” having grabbed the Golden Lion Prize at the 69th Venice Film Festival, the 51-year-old Kim has reaffirmed his art…
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Society
‘Sanctions won’t stop bilateral ties from growing’
The top Iranian envoy to Korea said the two countries have cleared all hurdles that have kept Korean oil refining companies from importing oil from Iran. On July 1, SK Innovation and Hyundai Oil Bank had to halt oil imports from Iran due to European Union sanctions which banned European…
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Society
Director Kim Ki-duk takes Venice
‘Pieta’ becomes first Korean movie to win Golden Lion award Maverick Korean director Kim Ki-duk’s “Pieta,” a brutal mother-and-son drama, won the Golden Lion for best movie at the 69th Venice Film Festival, Saturday. Kim’s bleak-morality tale became the first Korean film to win the top prize at one of…
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Society
‘Generations lack communication in digital era’
The author of the best-selling book “You Are Suffering Because You Are Young,” said interaction between generations has become ever more limited despite today’s era of digital media and social networking services. The book outlines the difficulties the younger generation is facing today. He said the older generation needs to…
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Society
Gwangju Biennale shows diversity of contemporary art
To fully appreciate the works of 92 artists from 40 countries at the 2012 Gwangju Biennale, art fans will need stamina. The largest contemporary art exposition in Asia opened Friday at various venues with an extensive amount of pieces to see, hear, touch and experience. Under the theme “Round Table,”…
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East Asia
Rescuers Work To Save Trapped Coal Miners In China
Rescuers have a rest at the Yongsheng Coal Mine in Wanyuan City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Sept. 10, 2012. Eleven people are trapped following an gas-related accident that occurred at the Yongsheng Coal Mine Sunday. Rescue work is under way. Rescuers have meals in Wanyuan City, southwest China’s Sichuan Province,…
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