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Column
Varieties of nepotism: Korea
What has been happening in North Korea recently is straight out of the “Hereditary Dictatorship for Dummies” handbook. Kim Jong-un, the pudgy young heir to the leadership of one of the world’s last Communist states, is removing powerful people who were loyal to his father and replacing them with men…
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Society
‘One-source, multi-use’ strategy will boost hallyu
Korea should adopt a “one-source, multi-use” strategy to make “hallyu,” or the Korean cultural wave, a sustainable global trend, former Vice Culture Minister Yoo Jin-ryong said Wednesday. Yoo, as the first dean of the Catholic University of Korea’s Hallyu Graduate School, which will open in late August, will lead its…
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One more apology
How many Koreans would sympathize with Lee? After dragging his feet, President Lee Myung-bak apologized Tuesday for corruption scandals implicating his relatives and key aides. In his sixth ― and second concerning irregularities of behavior by the people around him ― public apology, President Lee used far stronger expressions of…
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Business
Economics of ramyeon
Instant noodle sales booming amid slump It is obvious that businesses face a harder time selling their goods when the economy is bad as consumers tighten their purse strings. But ramyeon makers are an exception to this norm as people with lighter wallets tend to eat more instant noodles as…
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Column
Mental meltdown
I recently struck up a conversation with a well-known coach who teaches young pro golfers. He told me that what makes the difference between successful and mediocre golfers is entirely mental. He said many young golfers are able to hit balls a great distance with a near-perfect swing. Physically and…
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Pakistan: Outbreak of mysterious disease causes death of peacocks in Thar Desert of Sindh
The outbreak of mysterious disease among peacocks, found in abundance in Thar Desert of Sindh, bordering Rajasthan Desert of India, has caused death of a large number of birds, considered to be most beautiful one around the world. Over 40 peacocks have died so far in last five days while…
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South East Asia
Burma : Chinese authorities tell Kachin refugees to move from camps
Major News of <Mizzima> : Chinese authorities tell Kachin refugees to move from camps Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Chinese authorities have ordered more than 4,000 Kachin war refugees staying in camps in China to move within one month, according to the Kachin Independence Organization refugee relief committee. Dwe P Sar…
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East Asia
Kipas Tangan Masih Popular di Pakistan
Halo! Saya Meidyana Rayana dari Indonesia, sedang bermagang untuk The AsiaN. Berikut salah satu berita mengenai keunikan budaya di Pakistan yang dapat anda baca di situs The AsiaN. Disebagian besar wilayah Pakistan, dimana musim panas berlangsung selama sekitar delapan bulan, ditambah dengan kekurangan tenaga listrik berkepanjangan hingga 22 jam sehari,…
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West Asia
Lebanon: pledges to help with Syrian refugee influx
July 25 <The Daily Star>: Lebanon receives pledges to help with Syrian refugee influx BEIRUT: The international community came forth Tuesday with pledges of assistance to the Lebanese government in meeting its humanitarian obligations toward thousands of Syrians displaced by the 16-month turmoil in their country. The move came a…
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Society
[Indonesia Report] Flood at Padang leaves hundreds of evacuees
Padang, the capital of Indonesian’s West Sumatra Province hit by flash flood Tuesday (July24) evening, left hundreds of people evacuated from their homes. Casualties are not yet being confirmed. Previously, Indonesian local media, Tempo.com as cited in The Jakarta Globe reported 8 people missing. Later another local media, Kompas, quoted Fauzi Bahar,…
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