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East Asia
China stays calm in second round of trade dispute with US
The US fired the second shot in the trade war by announcing to impose additional 25 percent tariffs on $16 billion worth of Chinese products on Tuesday, following on from the 25 percent tariff on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports effective from July 6th. The newly imposed tariffs will…
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The situation of canine butcher shops in South Korea
Moran Market in the suburban city of Seongnam is an iconic venue illustrating the dramatic change in Koreans’ perceptions of dogs. In the past, dogs were viewed as a cheap, readily available source of protein. That sweeping perception has changed a lot over the past decade, particularly after the mid-2000s. …
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East Asia
North Korean cosmetics popular in China
Many might doubt the quality of “made in North Korea” products, but some Chinese seem to support them, according to Chinese media. An report on North Korean cosmetics being popular among Chinese online shoppers was posted on a Chinese blog called Zhengzhidao July 15 and has since been shared by…
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Filmmaker, actor face new sexual misconduct allegations
MBC’s investigative program “PD Notebook” disclosed additional sexual assault allegations involving award-winning filmmaker Kim Ki-duk and actor Cho Jae-hyun, months after the first shocking revelations in March of their habitual sexual misconduct. On Tuesday, four victims claimed they were sexually harassed or assaulted by Kim or Cho at different times.…
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East Asia
Create your color at Ink Lab
In this technologically advanced era, ever-smarter gadgets and artificial intelligence software help people save time and increase efficiency. However, analogue culture still exists and many people are drawn to all things analogue, putting up with inconveniences. Grownups enjoy coloring books, use fountain pens and decorate their diaries by hand as…
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East Asia
Tearful reunion: 181 South Koreans to meet separated family in North on Aug. 20-26
One hundred eighty one elderly Koreans _ 93 from the South and 88 from the North, will meet their relatives during a reunion of separated families scheduled from Aug. 20 to 26. The list was finalized and exchanged between the Red Cross organizations of the South and North, Saturday, through…
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East Asia
Drone Attack in Venezuela
Drones armed with explosives detonated near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as he gave a speech to hundreds of soldiers in Caracas on Saturday but the socialist leader was unharmed, according to the government. Seven people were injured in the apparent attack which came as Maduro celebrated the National Guard’s 81st…
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East Asia
Death toll from Indonesian earthquake rises to 82, hundreds injured
A powerful quake which struck the Indonesian holiday island of Lombok has killed 82 people and wounded hundreds, national disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said early Monday, with thousands of buildings damaged. The seven-magnitude tremor, which triggered panic among tourists and locals on Sunday evening, was also felt on…
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East Asia
“The Mystery of Laos Dam Business”
NGOs in Thailand will hold a civic forum titled “The Mystery of Laos Dam Business” on the 9th of August. Thai civic groups will point out the problems of the construction companies, the National Assembly, and the Thai Energy Plan in connection with the collapse of the dam. They are…
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Laos dam collapses
Hundreds of people are missing and an unknown number believed dead after the collapse of a hydropower dam in southeast Laos. The accident happened at the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in the southeastern province of Attapeu in July, sparking flash floods in villages in the area and leaving more…
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