South Korea
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East Asia
The situation of canine butcher shops in South Korea
Moran Market in the suburban city of Seongnam is an iconic venue illustrating the dramatic change in Koreans’ perceptions of dogs. In the past, dogs were viewed as a cheap, readily available source of protein. That sweeping perception has changed a lot over the past decade, particularly after the mid-2000s. …
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East Asia
Tearful reunion: 181 South Koreans to meet separated family in North on Aug. 20-26
One hundred eighty one elderly Koreans _ 93 from the South and 88 from the North, will meet their relatives during a reunion of separated families scheduled from Aug. 20 to 26. The list was finalized and exchanged between the Red Cross organizations of the South and North, Saturday, through…
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East Asia
Sexual harassment against female soldiers
A South Korean Army division commander was dismissed Monday for allegedly sexually harassing female soldiers. He was serving as commander of a division on the outskirts of Seoul. Other personal information was withheld as he’s likely to be court-martialed. There are at least two other victims in the military in…
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Central Asia
“Do not be afraid or hesitant in joining”: Interview With Dog Cat Tribe Volunteers
In the previous article we explored the different cats of Asia. In the following pages, Magazine N presents to you the lives of cats living in South Korea. What are these felines to Koreans? In recent decades, cat-lovers have become so prevalent that they are often called by the endearment…
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East Asia
CHANGING GEOPOLITICS IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION
Within a span of less than hundred years, geo-politics is proving that alignments result from need and circumstance. The recent visit of Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, to India fully reflects changing dynamics in what is now referred to as the Indo-Pacific region. A dynamic which could well…
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East Asia
US President Trump’s “Fire and Fury” Not Enough for Nemesis Kim Jong-eun
Like a long-simmering earthquake, North Korea’s latest nuclear and missile tests have led to a dangerous confrontation between the untested leaders of two enemy states whose feverish sabre-rattling has conjured up the spectre of a new holocaust in the Korean Peninsula. The fallout has escalated tensions between a Stalinist regime…
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East Asia
Deathly Levels of Fine Dust Pollution: Immediate Dilemma for New President of South Korea
The worst case of fine dust of 2017 blanketed much of South Korea on Saturday. The huge dust storm was first from Mongolia and then China. The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) strongly suggested people avoid outdoor activities and for children and the elderly to stay indoors throughout the…
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East Asia
Korea-peaceful power in East Asia
One hundred journalists from 55 countries discussed the role of media in building peace, at the five-day 2017 World Journalists Conference which was organized by Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) in early April. The program included significant topics to discuss especially conflict resolution and the role of media. The program…
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East Asia
Trump must consult with Seoul over any actions on N. Korea
The U.S. Donald Trump administration must have prior consultation with Seoul before taking any confrontational actions concerning North Korea, including launching a preemptive strike, South Korean politicians said. The politicians, including presidential candidate Moon Jae-in of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), said Seoul is directly involved in the North…
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East Asia
Ruling party wants Park’s resignation in April
Jun Ji-hye – The Korea Times Lawmakers of the ruling Saenuri Party unanimously agreed Thursday to push for President Park Geun-hye’s voluntary resignation by the end of April and an early presidential election in June. The move overshadowed the opposition bloc’s attempt to impeach the scandal-ridden President. The opposition parties initially…
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