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East Asia
Search for identity
Some say that politicians and entertainers are similar in that both have a flair for the stage and a superb appeal to the public that enables them a “public” life in the literal sense. The three leading contenders for the Dec. 19 presidential elections are vibrantly successful people with a…
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East Asia
Living with my name in globalizing world
I’ve long held my parents accountable for naming me what they named me. My name carries a heavy load of over- and undertones, and I like none of them. I, of course, did not ask my parents to bestow this name upon me. Like almost everybody else on this globe,…
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East Asia
Beatles vs. Girls’ Generation
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan getting their start in the music business. It was in 1962 that the Beatles signed their first record contract, the Rolling Stones had their first hit single (fun fact: it was written for them by…
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East Asia
[Korea Report] Making wax hands of your own would be memorable souvenir
Being spoiled and enchanted with various cute, creative and authentic ornaments wherever your eyes looking at, is what most of foreigners feel when they visit souvenirs place in Insa-dong or any other places in Seoul. But what we found authentic recently on my Indonesian friends last visit to Seoul is…
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South Asia
Obama politics feared to become parochial in shaping up new relationship with India and China
With President Obama bouncing back in the White House after a convincing victory, and Wen Jiabao making place for the next Party chief, Xi Jinping, the changing scenario of global politics is sure to take a while before the ripples are felt in Asia. The relationship with India is not…
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East Asia
Dr. President
This is the third and last part in a three-part series fictionalizing the election of each of three presidential candidates. ― ED. President Ahn Cheol-soo was alone at his chief executive office in the heart of Cheong Wa Dae. Ahn appeared to be relaxed with his feet up on the…
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East Asia
[Korea Report] Seoul National Science Museum enables children to learn about nature while enjoying
Korea is known for its high level of educaiton among its people. A group of Korean high school students have won six gold medals to finish top for the first time at the 53rd International Mathematical Olympiad in Juy 2012. The passion and awareness on education can be shown on…
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East Asia
The death of Korean cities
Amid the flurry of interest in the upcoming presidential election, a new issue is emerging: the death of Korean cities. The results of a recently developed “Decline Index” showed that of the 144 cities and districts in the country, 96 are experiencing decline. The index was based on twelve components,…
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West Asia
Syrian civil war
Syria now has a new government-in-exile that allegedly unites all the groups seeking the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad’s murderous regime. But if this is the best that they can do, Assad will still be in power next year, and perhaps for a long time afterwards. It took a week…
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10-million tourist arrivals
Time to beef up infrastructure, service spirits Korea is expected to reach another industrial landmark Wednesday when this year’s 10-millionth foreign visitor enters the country. The doubling of inbound tourists in a decade, from 5 million in 2002, is meaningful as it shows the industry’s spectacular growth and the nation’s…
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