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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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Tragic life story of Akira, a winner of Manhae Prize
*This is written by Bill Morse(International Project Manager for CSHD) who helps Akira. THE EARLY YEARS He prefers to be called by his full name: Akira (or Aki Ra). He’s had many names in his life. He received this one from his Japanese friends when he became a deminer in…
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Global warming is real
Policy needed to adapt to climate change The ongoing heat wave, which has blighted the nation for more than 10 days, killed people and animals, spoiled water reservoirs and caused power blackouts. Climate experts say that this year’s casualties will be the heaviest since the notorious summer of 1994, which…
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China’s ‘negative news?’
Only four years ago, Beijing played host to the summer Olympics and amazed the world with its modernity and sophistication. The event was widely seen as China’s coming out party and signaled its readiness to become a major world power. Visitors were dazzled by the glittering capital and its high-rises.…
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Expose of NK top leader’s wife may be a sign of change to come
In mid-July, the world of Pyongyang watching was in a state of great excitement. Remarkable news were coming out of North Korea with unusual frequency. There was a lot to be discussed, analysed and speculated about. And, perhaps, the single most popular topic of speculative excitement was the identity of…
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Tea, an integral part of Pakistani culture
Tea is used as common beverage almost all over the world but Pakistan is among those countries of the world, which consume very high quantity of tea. The per capita tea consumption has reached to 1kg per annum in the country. Almost all the tea is imported which amounted to…
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[Global Report] Antartica, most Desolate Region on Earth
The Weather At the end of April, the sun will disappear for 4 months (Huxley, 1977). During this time the temperature can drop to -55C. Since Antarctica is in the southern hemisphere, their winter is during the northern hemisphere’s winters. During the winter if one goes ventures into the outdoors,…
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