• People

    Chinese artists bring ‘Kunqu’ to world

    Chinese “Kunqu” opera artist Zhang Jun is a forward-thinking man who also knows how to respect and value tradition. Zhang, a UNESCO Artist for Peace, came to Korea for the first time to attend the third Culture Communication Forum that was held in Seoul from Sept. 4 to 6. “I…

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  • Street near COEX area to become smoke-free

    People caught smoking on the street near COEX will be fined 100,000 won starting Nov. 1, following designation of the area as a “smoke-free” zone. Officials of the Gangnam-gu Office said Tuesday that the southern Seoul district will ban smoking on sections of footpaths along Yeongdong Street. This will be…

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  • Microsoft aims to become ‘melting pot’

    Software giant stresses ties with device leaders, Samsung, LG Microsoft (MS) Korea aims to become a “melting pot’’ where people with diverse nationalities and cultural backgrounds commit to push the personal technology experience in a country obsessed with e-this and e-that. James Kim, the U.S.-educated general manager of the company,…

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  • Politics

    China extends influence to N. Korea’s Chongjin Port

    China-North Korea economic ties have taken another step forward, with reports emerging this week that a Chinese firm landed a deal to lease piers at Chongjin Port in the North. Analysts say the move bolsters Beijing’s efforts to stabilize its impoverished neighbor while expanding its own access to the East…

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  • Society

    Multiculturalism strength for country

    A Canadian politician said multiculturalism is a strength for a country and the government should take a full advantage of it by welcoming differences. “Everybody brings something to the table. In Canada, no matter what they are or who they are, they bring different views, ideas (which make people) think…

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  • Business

    Hyundai, Toyota to compete in Brazil

    A showdown between Hyundai Motor and Toyota is expected in Brazil, as the two prepare to sell small vehicles in the world’s fifth largest automotive market upon the completion of new factories there. According to Hyundai Motor officials, its first plant in Brazil has been operating on a test run…

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  • East Asia

    Shilla, Lotte memperebutkan Bandara

    Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia, berikut adalah berita dari dunia ekonomi Korea Selatan. Dua perusahaan pengelola toko duty free Korea Selatan, Shilla dan Lotte, telah bersaing dalam kompetisi industri yang sedang berkembang selama beberapa tahun terakhir. Shilla dan Lotte bersaing untuk mendapatkan hak untuk mengelola toko-toko bukan hanya di…

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  • Column

    [Indonesia Report] Australia troubled for growing asylum seekers

    Australian Immigration Minister, Chris Bowen told reporters that he hoped to start sending asylum seekers who arrive by boat to Nauru later this week, AFP reported. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s planned to reopen the Howard government’s asylum seeker processing centre, to send the asylum seeker who try to enter…

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    The AsiaN on 11 September 2012

    The AsiaN Top on 11 September 2012. news@theasian.asia

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    Al-Qaida Leader In Arabian Region Killed By U.S. Drone Attack

    In this undated frame grab from video posted on a militant-leaning Web site, and provided by the SITE Intelligence Group, shows Saeed al-Shihri, deputy leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. Yemeni officials say a missile believed to have been fired by a U.S. operated drone on Monday, Sept. 10,…

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