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Politics
Kim Doo-gwan to announce presidential bid in July
Kim Doo-gwan Gov. Kim Doo-gwan of South Gyeonsang Province said Monday he is considering running for the presidency and will make a formal announcement in July. “The opposition camp must prevent the conservatives from winning power in the upcoming presidential elections, after they promised to realize regime change,” said Kim…
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East Asia
Major news in Japan on Jun 5
Top news in <Kyodo News>: Japan makes no comment on possible G-7 conference call news@theasian.asia
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Society
Calls mount to tackle favoritism for athletes
Baseball players from Kyungki and Paichai high schools compete during a national tournament held in Seoul. The recent controversy over academic privileges enjoyed by award winning athletes is touching off a debate about reform of their admission, attendance and graduation from top universities. The nation’s figure skating heroine Kim Yu-na…
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East Asia
Major news in China on Jun 5
Top news in <China Daily>: Beijing looking at Greek eurozone exit news@theasian.asia
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Central Asia
Major news in Russia on Jun 5
Top news in <Moscow Times>: Putin Vows to Stand by Europe’s Side news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Major news in Thailand on Jun 5
Top news in <Bangkok Post>: Govt considers delay in key bills news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Major news in Indonesia on Jun 5
Top news in <Jakarta Post>: In love with LV in China news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in Qatar on Jun 5
Top news in <QNA>: HH the Emir Condoles Nigerian President on Plane Crash Victims news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Major news in Israel on Jun 5: US refugee amendment may delay peace deal
Top news in <Jerusalem Post>: Palestinians: US refugee amendment may delay peace deal news@theasian.asia
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