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East Asia
Serving as a facilitator for new democracies
Interview with first Secretary General of A-WEB, Kim Yong-Hi The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB), the international organization in the electoral field, officially launched with the participation of about 120 countries around the world. At the inaugural assembly held in Convensia in Songdo International City, Incheon, South Korea on…
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East Asia
“What changes would come to China and Asian countries in Xi Jinping age?”
China in transition A quiet but meaningful forum was held at a hotel in downtown Seoul at a time when North Korea launched missile and promotion songs for presidential election resound whole nation. On the occasion of power transition in China, the Asan Institute for Policy Studies hosted a forum…
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East Asia
The AsiaN determined to play a role of bridge between Korea and Kuwait through its Arabic version
Lee Sang-ki, publisher of The AsiaN, Wang Xuan(China), vice-editor of Chinese version of The AsiaN, and Alpago Sinaci(Turkey), Correspondent to Korea of Cihan News Agency visited Kuwait from Oct 14 to 18 to discuss launching the Arabic version of The AsiaN and activate the Middle East Chapter of Asia Journalist…
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Lifestyle
Disabled painter renders hope, inspiration in exhibition
Dennis Han, 35, a Korean-American disabled painter, opened exhibition Tuesday (Sept. 18) at the Dream Forest Art Center to continue until the end of this year (Dec. 30). He has become famous by holding an exhibition at the UN Headquarters last April for the first time among the physically handicapped…
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Senior Korean mountaineer hits Nepalese host on the head at reception
An unbelievable happening took place at an international gathering to mark the opeing of the ‘Nepal House’ on 23th August. Lee In-jung, 67, president of the Korean Alpine Federation, hit K.P. Sitoula on the back of his head, throwing dirt at him. Sitoula, 44, is the president of the Nepalese Association in Korea and…
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IT-Science
LG unveils newest smartphone using world best components
Newest Premium Device from LG Sets High Benchmark for Performance and Usability August 28, 2012 — LG Electronics (LG) revealed its newest premium mobile device, named the Optimus G. It is a high-end smartphone that offers powerful performance with an elegant and sleek design, and an innovative user experience. As the first…
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Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan : Controversial Song Banned In Osh For ‘Inciting Ethnic Hatred’ Major News of <Radip Free Europe> : Controversial Song Banned In Osh For ‘Inciting Ethnic Hatred’ More than 400 people were killed in ethnic clashes between Uzbeks and Kyrgyz in Osh two years ago. OSH, Kyrgyzstan – The regional court in Kyrgyzstan’s southern province of Osh has banned a controversial…
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Central Asia
Central Asia & Caucasus : Rich-Poor Gap Much Wider than Previously Believed Major News in <Urasianet.org> : Rich-Poor Gap Much Wider than Previously Believed A new report discredits the concept of trickle-down economics, a theory that holds that if ultra-wealthy individuals receive tax breaks and other incentives, they will drive economic growth and promote prosperity for all. Instead of spreading the wealth, the…
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Korean women marrying Western men on the rise
Korean women who marry Western men from such countries as the United States and Australia, are on the rise. The number of Korean women who marry Chinese and Japanese men during the last three years, has diminished whereas Korean women who marry Western men such as Americans, Canadians, Australians and British are on the…
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Migrant women ask protection from husbands’ violence
Two married migrants women were killed by the violence of their Korean husbands during this month. It touched off a rally in front of Deoksu Palace in downtown Seoul Wednesday (July 18) by some 150 migrant women living here. According to the police, Lee Sun-ok, an ethnic Korean living in…
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