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West Asia
Israel: Jerusalem accuses South Africa of boycotting Israel
Major News in <The Jerusalem Post>: Jerusalem accuses South Africa of boycotting Israel Ambassador to South Africa Dov Segev-Steinberg will ask Pretoria for clarifications regarding what is viewed in Jerusalem as nothing less than a South African call for a boycott of Israel, diplomatic sources said on Monday. The sources…
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Society
Cote d’Ivoire celebrates Independence Day
On the occasion of the 52nd Independence Day of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, Amb. and Madame Kouasssi Florent Ekra of Cote d’Ivoire held a commemorative reception on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012 at the Sapphire Ballroom, Lotte Hotel, Seoul. Mr. Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani Minister of Animals and Water Resources, and Mr. Rémi…
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East Asia
A Child Being Rescued At Collapsed Road In Harbin
HARBIN — A firefighter rescues a child from an accident site after a road collapsed at Liaoyang Street of Harbin City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Aug. 14, 2012. Two people were confirmed dead and two others injured when a roadbed collapsed at Liaoyang Street in Nangang District of Harbin City…
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West Asia
Iranian girl injured at the Earthquake in Hospital
TABRIZ — Roya, 11, who was injured at the Earthquake, at Emam Reza Hospital in Tabriz, in northwest Iran, on Aug. 14, 2012. Twin quakes shook Iran’s northeastern region on Saturday, killing more than 300 people and injuring thousands of others. <Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz> news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Muslims in Israel attend a night prayers
JERUSALEM — Muslims attend a night prayers during Laylat Al-Qadr in Jerusalem’s Old City, Israel, on August 14, 2012. Laylat Al-Qadr is the holiest night in Ramadan month which commemorates the revealing of the holy book of Quran to Prophet Mohammad. <Xinhua/Muammar Awad> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Liberation Day Celebrated In South Korea
A woman watches national flags displayed on trees ahead of a celebration day of Korea’s liberation from Japan’s colonial rule, in front of Songpa-Gu Office or an old capitol of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2102. Liberation day falls on Aug. 15. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Japanese women”We Apologize for the Sexual Slavery Issue”
Japanese members of Unification Church gather at a rally ahead of an anniversary celebration of Korea’s liberation from Japan’s colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012. 500 Japanese residing in South Korea took part in the rally to promote good mutual relationship between the two countries amid…
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Society
Japanese band to perform for former sex slaves
A Japanese rock band will perform at a concert organized to call for Tokyo to apologize from for atrocities committed during World War II, including sex slavery. Kopchangjeongol, an indie band performing in Korea, will play two songs at the Peace Concert to be held at Cheonggye Square in central…
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Culture
Oh Ji-ho: shrewd actor hidden behind dimples
Ask any Korean entertainment fan about heartthrob actor Oh Ji-ho and you would most likely receive an answer related to his signature smile. The singular focus on his facial expression — as well as his even more famous dimple — has been a mixed blessing. His good-guy image led him…
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Column
IOC, Dokdo, PSY
A la Lex Column on the back page of The Financial Times, I tackle multiple subjects in today’s column. IOC The International Olympic Committee (IOC) barred Korean midfielder Park Jong-woo from the closing ceremony of the London Olympics for displaying a banner saying, “Dokdo is our territory.” The IOC cited…
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