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East Asia
Hopes for President Lee Jae-myung: “Meet with Inventors and Scientists Regularly”
On June 3, 2025, Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected as the 21st President of South Korea. The AsiaN is publishing the hopes and expectations of Koreans for the new president and administration in both Korean and English editions. We welcome the interest, feedback, and constructive…
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East Asia
Hopes for President Lee Jae-myung: What I Expect from the Next Korean Administration
We must develop the East Sea based on Ulleungdo and establish a vision to make the East Sea the Mediterranean of the 21st century through active communication with the west coast of Japan. We must think about making Busan the Singapore of the 21st century and Ulleungdo the Sicily of…
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Hopes for President Lee Jae-myung: May You Open the Path of Peace and Unification Across Eurasia via Siberia
On June 3, 2025, Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea was elected as the 21st President of South Korea. The AsiaN is publishing the hopes and expectations of Koreans for the new president and administration in both Korean and English editions. We welcome the interest, feedback, and constructive…
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West Asia
“Taste of China”: When Food Fosters Empathy and Understanding
Ambassador Ni Ruchi addressing the “Taste of China” celebration By Habib Toumi MANAMA: The inviting aroma of Chinese noodles, the subtle clink of chopsticks, and the warm hospitality of the hosts welcomed guests into an evening that would linger in memory far beyond the final course. More than a culinary…
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East Asia
Singapore PM’s safe haven call leaves young voters unswayed
By Ivan LimSINGAPORE: In a throwback to the 2020 Covid-19 crisis, the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has cast the 2025 GE as a Trumpian tariffs crisis of sorts to sway voters rally behind it. Give us a strong hand to steer the ship of state safely through the coming…
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East Asia
AJA: An Open Community Beyond Borders and Cultures
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature articles that…
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EditorsPick
500 Days to Go: Excitement is building for an outstanding Yeosu World Island Expo 2026
YEOSU: There is growing excitement in Yeosu, the lovely water city surrounded by 365 islands and a stunning coastline, and with 500 days remaining until the grand opening of the Yeosu World Island Expo 2026, the Organizing Committee is ramping up preparations on all fronts. Following the recent appointment of…
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West Asia
“A bridge connecting Asia and the world, AJA’s journey is ongoing”
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature…
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West Asia
AJA and My Seven Sojourns in Korea
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature…
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Three Nations, One Brotherhood: South Korea, Turkey, and Pakistan
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative LAHORE, PAKISTAN: A question that has intrigued me for a long time is whether Pakistan and South Korea can be considered brotherly nations, like Turkey and Pakistan. This thought came to mind again when the Turkish President led a high-level delegation to Pakistan this February.…
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