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East Asia
‘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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
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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East Asia
Bribery or sexual assault?
Prosecutor faces arrest for having sex with suspect A Supreme Prosecutors’ Office investigation team has sought an arrest warrant for a trainee prosecutor for allegedly having offered favorable treatment to a female suspect in return for sexual intercourse. A member of the team said Sunday that they requested the warrant…
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East Asia
Sunshine Policy-averse NK defectors favor Park
North Korean defectors are probably the most determined group of voters for the upcoming presidential election next month. Not because they like pledges proposed by their favorite candidate, but because they are so sure of what they don’t want — a comeback of the Sunshine Policy. Nearly 21,000 defectors have…
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