-
Society
Pakistani envoy slams abuse of freedom of speech
The Pakistani Ambassador to Korea criticized those who abuse freedom of expression to derogate Islam and those who believe in it. Referring to a recent controversy surrounding an anti-Islam film, Ambassador Shaukat Ali Mukadam said, “In Islam, we do not criticize others. We respect all other religions. We don’t expect…
Read More » -
Society
Korean War veterans’ guardian honored
New Zealand presented the New Zealand Order of Merit to a Korean War correspondent who began a revisiting program for veterans of the conflict for his contribution to promoting Korea-New Zealand relations on Sept. 24. An awardee is Chi Kap-chong is chairman of the United Nations Korean War Allies Association.…
Read More » -
Business
Korean firms out to fix booze problem
Observers paint election preview on macro-economic data It’s obvious that the economy will be of greatest concern to voters when they head to the polling booths come December to pick a new president. So observers could do much worse than break down the recent economy-related numbers when making their predictions…
Read More » -
Column
America’s dilemma in Asia
During anti-Japanese protests in Beijing, a group of about 50 demonstrators surrounded the car of the American ambassador, Gary Locke, chanted slogans about disputed islands, and prevented the vehicle from entering the embassy compound until Chinese security personnel intervened. The incident showed that, in the mind of the Chinese public,…
Read More » -
Column
Coming out on Psy
I have a confession to make about Psy, the Korean rapper whose “Gangam Style” is taking the world by storm, the most viewed video clip on YouTube this year, capturing No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Chart (when the paper went to press), topping the British music chart and having…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Braai Republic hits spot
When one thinks of South Africa, images of jungles swarming with lions, elephants and giraffes spring to mind. Also, one of the most iconic moments in that country’s history would have to be that of Nelson Mandela giving a speech on the steps of Cape Town City Hall after being…
Read More » -
East Asia
[The AsiaN Video for Indonesian] Larangan Ekspos Berlebihan
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia. Berikut adalah berita dari duni entertain Korea. Pihak berwenang sensor televisi akan memperketat gerakan untuk mencegah bintang remaja pop tampil dalam busana yang minim, ditengah berkembangnya kekhawatiran akan media yang menampilkan potret wanita muda sebagai objek seksual. Perusahaan Hiburan telah lama menghadapi kritik bahwa…
Read More » -
East Asia
Tug Boat-Ferry Collision In Hong Kong Leaves Eight Dead
Rescuers get close to a partially-submerged vessel after a collision in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 2, 2012. At least eight people were killed after two vessels collided on Monday evening off the Lamma Island to the southwest of the Hong Kong Island, local media reported. The vessel collision occurred…
Read More » -
West Asia
Syrian FM Accuses U.S. Of Supporting Terrorism In His Country At U.N. Address
Walid Al-Moualem, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Syria, addresses the 67th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, the United States, Oct. 1, 2012. Syria on Monday accused the United States and its allies, who make up part of the permanent members of…
Read More » -
South Asia
35 Indian Fishermen Nabbed For Fishing Illegally At Pakistan’s Economic Zone
Arrested Indian fishermen sit at a police station in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi on Oct. 1, 2012. The Pakistani authorities Monday arrested 35 Indian fishermen and seized five boats for allegedly fishing illegally in Pakistan’s exclusive economic zone. (Xinhua/Masroor) news@theasian.asia
Read More »