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Business
Pororo aims to be world’s beloved icon
Strategic marketing grabs global children Standing next to a Pororo statue, Ahn Ye-eun, 4, was jumping nonstop with excitement at a Pororo-themed park in Shindorim, southern Seoul. “She’s been speechless ever since she got here, she’s probably thinking she’s dreaming now,” said Yoo Jung-ran, 60, a grandmother who babysits Ahn…
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Business
Let civic groups handle injustice
Capitalism suggests minimal state intervention in the market. The basic assumption of a free market economy has been challenged here after economic injustice issues such as the clash of interests between mom and pop stores and large retailers run by conglomerates happened. Corporations’ business activities have undercut the profits of…
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Household debt continues to climb
Financial authorities see Korea’s household debt mountain growing steeper in the coming months as banks continue to exploit the demand from families struggling to keep up with the rising costs of living. Amid increasing concerns that the historically high level of personal indebtedness is posing a serious threat to the…
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East Asia
Japan on 20 February 2012 Japan on 20 February 2012 <Japan Today> : “Japan logs record trade deficit in January” news@theasian.asia
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East Asia
China on 20 February 2012 China on 20 February 2012 <People’s Daily> : “Xi’s U.S. visit successfully boosts cooperative partnership: FM” news@theasian.asia
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Mongolia on 20 February 2012 Mongolia on 20 February 2012 <The UB Post> : “Autumn assembly of the Great State Khural ends” news@theasian.asia
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South East Asia
Vietnam on 20 February 2012 Vietnam on 20 February 2012 <Vietnam Plus> : “President awards country’s top scientists” news@theasian.asia
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South Asia
India on 20 February 2012 India on 20 February 2012 <Deccan Herald> : “Enrica Lexie crew arrested” news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Iraq on 20 February 2012 Iraq on 20 February 2012 <The Kurdish Globe> : “A new Kurdish era in sight” news@theasian.asia
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West Asia
Turkey on 20 February 2012 Turkey on 20 February 2012 <Hurriyet Daily News> : “Four-legged actors vie the Oscars” news@theasian.asia
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