• East Asia

    ‘Korea, pivotal to new US-China order’

    Washington expected to use Seoul in axis against Beijing Following leadership changes in the two dominant powers ― the United States and China ― nations are seeking to adjust their foreign policies between the two, and South Korea is not an exception. Many experts say the politics of the two…

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    Xi’s policy toward Korea remains to be seen

    Experts here forecast the new Chinese leadership, with Xi Jinping elected new general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will maintain the previous policy of seeking peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, while exerting efforts to induce North Korea to denounce its nuclear program and…

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    ‘Korea needs shift in multicultural policy’

    The number of foreign residents who have stayed in Korea for more than three months has reached more than 1.25 million, about 2.5 percent of the country’s population. Given that one in 10 Koreans tie the knot with a foreigner and the number of children from such marriages has surpassed…

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    Why is discipline so strong in restaurant kitchens?

    Edward Kwon, famous as former head chef at the luxurious Burj al Arab Hotel in Dubai, was no nice guy in a number of TV programs including “Yes Chef,” which aired on a local cable TV network. He hurled invectives at seemingly innocent contestants to the extent he was compared…

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  • East Asia

    Apple’s patent suit is ‘negotiation by other means’

    Asymco’s Dediu predicts out-of-court settlement in Samsung dispute Samsung Electronics has successfully switched its phone portfolio to smart devices making a commitment that Nokia couldn’t, according to a Harvard-educated analyst. “Samsung went from having 3 percent to 50 percent in the smartphones’ portion in two years. This switch was very…

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  • East Asia

    Samsung to hold 25th anniversary of chairman

    Samsung Group plans to hold a 25th anniversary commemorative ceremony of its chairman Lee Kun-hee Friday. The celebration will be held in conjunction with an award ceremony for meritorious employees at the Hoam Art Hall, Seoul. It will start at 3:30 p.m. The annual awards, called “Samsung Award of Honor,”…

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    Donation Event Held In Hong Kong To Help Abandoned Puppies Find New Homes

    A participant holds a pet at an outdoor activity raising funds for stray dogs in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 25, 2012. Over a thousand people gathered at the donation event on Sunday, in the hope of helping abandoned puppies receive medical treatment and making them adopted by new homes.…

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    Obama’s Asia policy and Korea

    For a first foreign trip after his re-election, President Barack Obama chose Asia last week, starting with Thailand, making a first ever trip to Burma as the U.S. president to go there, and concluding his tour in Cambodia, where he attended the East Asia Summit as part of his effort…

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    Era of uncertainties

    In about three weeks, Korea will decide who will lead the nation for the next five years. Last week, the world witnessed the emergence of new leadership in China headed by Xi Jinping. Prior to that, President Barack Obama was reelected for his second term in the U.S. Japan is…

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    Can Moon make friends with Ahn?

    Software mogul remains crucial factor in election Ahn Cheol-soo’s possible support for Moon Jae-in of the Democratic United Party (DUP) is significant in influencing voters in the Dec. 19 election after his abrupt withdrawal of his presidential bid, Friday. He is politically moderate and his stance could change the mindset…

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