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Humanitarian aids for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh feared to be cut
The UN as well as the US government, in separate statements have expressed their concern with Bangladesh government’s decision banning three foreign NGOs helping the Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox’s Bazaar. Bangladesh government has also been requested to review their decision and allow humanitarian help to the refugees who came…
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[Indonesian food] A variety of summer desserts served in Indonesia
Indonesia, the biggest maritime country in the world, has beautiful beaches throughout its islands. Local and foreign tourists like to spend time in its beaches, doing various beach activities such as snorkeling, diving, sun bathing, children playing sand castles, or just relax and enjoying sunset while having Indonesian traditional food. Those…
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[Nigeria Report] UN Model conference helps nurture global consciousness
On June 26th, about six hundred Korean university students gathered in Solbridge International School of Business, Woosong University in Daejeon for the 2012 Korean Students UN Model conference. It lasted for three days and it was a huge success. In this conference, students in Model UN conference adopted the role of…
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Georgia moves ahead – but the 2008 war consequences remain to be dealt with
*In August 2008, thousand of Russian troops and armor rolled into Georgia, as the Russian aviation was pounding country’s military, infrastructural and civilian targets. Four years on, Georgia stands strong in asserting its identity as a liberal, democratic state, its economy is surging ahead and the government works hard to…
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Selfish love
Love is considered the most important among the virtues necessary for humanity. That is why love has been taught across the ages and in all countries of the world by saints. Love means basically giving something good to others unconditionally. Let’s leave love for one’s own children out of the…
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Diplomatic war on East Sea
Diplomatic rifts between Seoul and Tokyo largely come from historical problems stemming from the legacy of imperial Japan’s 35-year colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula (1910-1945). The forced annexation ended upon Japan’s defeat in World War II but vestiges of resentment and hurt from historical events still remain in the…
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Sleepless Seoul
It is not a destined love between a man and woman as seen in a romantic comedy in Seattle. Insomnia here has increased due to the sweltering heat which lingers until past midnight. What has also prompted sleeplessness is the Olympic Games in London as many events take place late…
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Wedding present for N. Korea’s first couple
LOS ANGELES ― I guess I am a sucker for old-fashioned romance. When I heard about the stunning marriage of Kim Jong-un, the young new leader of North Korea, to the lovely Ri Sol-ju, apparently a professional singer, I hurriedly buried the ideological hatchet and grabbed the latest Brides magazine…
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Drinking water safety
Urgent steps needed to solve algae problem The scorching heat wave these days is driving many people near crazy. It’s hard to consider not drinking tap water or take a shower because of a foul odor and health concerns. But that’s happening to an increasing number of people living along…
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“Because I am A Girl” fashion show
Around thirty young passionate and educated girls were campaigning for girl’s rights for gender equality, Wednesday evening (Aug. 8). Working with Plan International, a South Korean local NGO called The Change, held a “Because I am A Girl” campaign to raise awareness of the significance of girl’s role in society. Girls…
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