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East Asia
A victory for the democracy in South Korea
South Korean lawmakers voted in December to remove Park from office over a corruption scandal. However, under the South Korean system, the Constitutional Court must confirm the decision before it can take effect. Park was accused of letting her close friend Choi Soon-sil meddle in state affairs, colluding with her…
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East Asia
Ruling of President Park Impeachment Trial Today
Protest in Seoul, South Korea South Korea’s highest court has announced that the ruling on the impeachment of President Park Geun-Hye will be tomorrow on Friday. The Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday that the ruling will be televised live. Now the back story on this scandal is that the South…
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East Asia
Taste of strawberries
A new item in North Korean markets has recently become all the rage ― strawberries. The last two or three years have been marked by a proliferation of greenhouses, where North Korean farmers produce fruits once unheard of. The green house industry in North Korea is private, and its emergence…
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South East Asia
Ashraf Aboul-Yazid signs “the Memory of Silence” in Mumbai Poetry Festival
In Mumbai, 22nd and 23rd April 2017, a Paperwall Media and Publishing Initiative hosts its Mumbai Poetry Festival in the New Library Hall, in Mumbai- a city of dreams. PMP has been a part of the publishing industry for the past 25 years. It began in 1992 with Abhidha, a journal…
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Society
Feminism as a Platform for Communication
Feminism has come to mean many things over the years. Sometimes it is used as an excuse to be angry. Other times, it is used to further the divide between the liberals and the conservatives. And while everyone has their own claim to the word, the original intent of Feminism…
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East Asia
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East Asia
High-end manufacturing is not leaving China for US
By Xing Xue(邢雪) from People’s Daily The high-end manufacturing is not leaving China, a renowned Chinese economist said in a contributed article published on People’s Daily Overseas Edition, refuting the claims that high-end manufacturing is flowing back to the US. The comments came after the “Buy American Hire American” pledge…
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East Asia
China’s government work report aims to boost people’s welfare
By Wan Yu from People’s Daily The government work report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the annual session of National People’s Congress, China’s top legislative body, on March 5 conveys positive messages in boosting people’s welfare. “The report has delivered a ‘bonus package’ in livelihood improvement,” Huang Shouhong,…
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East Asia
Flavor Master Certificate (FMC): Professor David Kamen Interview
1. In Korea, there are more people are interested in different flavors in their coffees rather than just as a habit. How do you think about the changes in consumer behavior? We are noticing all around the world that bigger bolder flavors and flavor combinations are becoming more popular. Here…
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South East Asia
The Sherpas: Guides to the Peak of Mt. Everest
Many remember the names of those who reached the peaks of the Himalayas but few know of the Sherpa—the guides that helped the trekkers along the way. Known for their skill in mountain-climbing and withstanding low oxygen levels in high altitudes, the Sherpa are highly sought-out individuals amongst those wishing…
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