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The Death of Kim Jong Il: Now What?
After 17 years at the helm of North Korea, the Dear Leader is no more, and suddenly we are faced with a reality on which so much “contingency planning” has been based. So, what can we expect of the next chapter in the North’s political history? And how should the…
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A Proposal for a Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone in Northeast Asia
As the Six-Party talks aimed at eliminating North Korea’s nuclear program remain stalled, a fresh approach incorporating the concept of a nuclear weapons-free zone in Northeast Asia should be considered as a way of ensuring peace and security in the region, Morton H. Halperin argues. If the international community…
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Society
Toddlers vulnerable to smartphone addiction
Parents’ ‘best nanny’ emerges as major concern Many infants these days learn how to play games on their parents’ smartphones even before they learn to walk or crawl. In their curious eyes, games and apps on smartphones and tablet PCs are often far more tempting than other toys —…
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Society
Restoration of Sungnyemun
A stonemason carries out restoration work for Sungnyemun. It has been four years since the No. 1 National Treasure in Korea was devastated by an arson attack. In the rapidly expanding forest of skyscrapers in Seoul, one modest architectural structure stands proudly. Songnyemun, National Treasure No.1. A fire engulfed the…
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East Asia
China on 24 February 2012 China on 24 February 2012 <People’s Daily> : “Iran: Mysterious beauty female ninjas army” news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
Japan on 24 February 2012 Japan on 24 February 2012 <Kyodo News> : “Japan completes first preliminary talks with all 9 TPP countries” news@theasian.asia
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Central Asia
Afghanistan on 24 February 2012 Afghanistan on 24 February 2012 <The Daily Outlook Afghanistan> : “Pak Won’t Support Afghan Talks Unless they’re Kabul Backed: Khar” news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Singapore on 24 February 2012 Singapore on 24 February 2012 <Today> : “DBS repays 17 customers after unauthorised withdrawals” news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
Sri Lanka on 24 February 2012 Sri Lanka on 24 February 2012 <The Island> : “SL writes to UNHRC member states to counter US claims” news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
UAE on 24 February 2012 UAE on 24 February 2012 <Khaleej Times> : “Explosions shake whole of Homs” news@theasian.asia
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