• Winter boots in Kuwait?

    Recently, winter boots have been all the trend here in Kuwait. Short boots, tall boots, boots with fur and boots made out of rubber are but a few of the styles being modeled in Kuwait’s malls, restaurants and any other public location. Many of these boots are needless in…

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  • Society

    Gangnam’s non-smoking plan ignores foreigners

    Banners to publicize a non-smoking policy hang on Gangnam Street in Seocho District, southern Seoul, Tuesday. The district started a public notification campaign on March 1 before introducing the policy, which imposes fines on smokers, from June 1. Gangnam and Seocho district offices in southern Seoul, which will start…

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  • World’s 10 Coolest Subway Systems

    The Design, Lifestyle and Luxury Community <Tengri News of Kazakhstan>In the modern world, subway is not just a public transport but also the city’s face. From old classic to modern art, the most beautiful subways house really stunning stations that are considered architectural masterpieces. The Coolist made a rating of…

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  • Lifestyle

    Korean drama, K-pop idols shine in Okinawa concert

    The influence of Korean pop culture has reached the southernmost island of the Japanese archipelago, resulting in a concert that showcased not only just K-pop idol groups like KARA and 2PM but also the soundtracks of Korean dramas. “World Music Festival in Okinawa” took place Sunday in a two-part…

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  • IT-Science

    Korea set to disclose next-generation train

    The preliminary design of Korea’s next-generation bullet train, named HEMU-400X. The government plans to take the wraps off its next-generation bullet train, which can run between the country’s two biggest cities of Seoul and Busan in one and a half hours, a substantial reduction from almost three hours today.…

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  • Lifestyle

    Iceman may hold earliest evidence of Lyme disease

    New genetic analysis has revealed that the 5,300-year-old ice mummy dubbed Ötzi, discovered in the Eastern Alps about 20 years ago, appears to have had the oldest known case of Lyme disease, msnbc reported Tuesday. As part of work on the Iceman’s genome ― his complete genetic blueprint ―…

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  • Lifestyle

    Inaugural cartoon festival wants serious art collectors

    Gov’t, illustrators seek alternative funding Though more and more people are collecting artwork as an investment, only few consider cartoons an acceptable purchase. In Korea, events dedicated to presenting works of cartoonists are rare aside from the annual Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival. This lack of interest and…

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  • People

    Vietnamese man and NK sweetheart reunited in 30 years of love

    The love story between a North Korean woman and a Vietnamese man was aired on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, on BBC, attracting sympathy from across the world. They became united beyond the border in 30 years of love and now are living their old age life in Hanoi. Their…

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  • Lifestyle

    ‘Podaegi’ emerging as mom’s must-have in US

      NEW YORK ― What comes to mind when you think of the traditional Korean baby carrier “Podaegi?” Dull, outdated and just plain ugly? Then you haven’t seen the upgraded baby sling that just got a makeover far from home. Emerging as a hip way to carry a baby,…

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  • Lifestyle

    Happy Christmas All Over The World

    There are various celebrations. Happy Christmas all over the world. news@theasian.asia

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