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‘Laos eager to learn from Korea’
Laos, a Southeast Asian country landlocked by five other nations including China, is eyeing Korea as a key partner for foreign investment, according to the Laotian prime minister. The head of the Laos government, Thongsing Thammavong made a rare two-day visit to Seoul through Thursday to enhance bilateral economic ties…
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Can Yu-na repeat golden success?
Kim Yu-na’s announcement of a return to competitive skating after a nearly two-year hiatus has raised question of how she will fare this time around. However, experts say that the 21-year-old reigning Olympic champion is still capable of competing at the top level despite the time off. Kim said Monday…
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Ryoji Ito: “Korea-Japan Relationship gets better”
The AsiaN, represented by Lee Sang-ki, and Asia Journalist Association (AJA) jointly hosted a farewell party for Ryoji Ito, who leaves for Japan after finishing his three years of service as the NHK Seoul bureau chief, at Seoul Press Center on Monday (June 25) with the attendance of some 50 foreign and Korean guests including Japanese Ambassador…
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Irish scholar traces Dasan’s Christianity
An Irish scholar characterized Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836), a Korean philosopher and prolific writer often referred to by his pen name Dasan here, as a secret Catholic because he could not speak about his Christian beliefs in public. “In no uncertain terms, Dasan lived during a period of religious terror,” Kevin…
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UN Secretary-General awarded Seoul Peace Prize
Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is “deeply honoured” over his selection as the 2012 winner of the Seoul Peace Prize, according to his spokesperson. “The Secretary-General regards this award as a recognition of the efforts of the United Nations and humbly accepts the 2012 Seoul Peace Prize on behalf of the…
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UNESCO Incheon hosts meeting for networking Asian art space
A conference aimed at networking the non-profit art spaces in Asia was held Wednesday (May 23) at the meeting room of the Incheon Associations of UNESCO Club. It was held as part of on-going symposium and archive exhibition on May 21-27 under the title of “Altering the Map of Asia,…
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Hwang wins gold medal at UK flower show
Hwang Ji-hae, 35, a Korean environmental artist, won the gold medal at the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show with her work “Quiet Time: DMZ Forbidden Garden.” It’s a repeat performance for Hwang at one of the world’s most prestigious horticultural events. She also won last year with her recreation of a…
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Engraving smells of May flowers in heart
It was raining as if bidding farewell to the spring on the wane when I stood at the Bundang Memorial Park in Bundang, some 20 kilometers south of Seoul, on May 16. I found myself standing at the tomb-side of the late Kim Hyun-sik (1958. 1.7 – 1990. 11.1), a famous singer, on the slope of…
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Korea to showcase smart learning at APEC forum
Few would argue that Koreans’ zeal for education has been the driving force behind the country’s economic prosperity. Indeed, it has become a case example for many developing countries around the world. The nation is now seeking to establish a reputation as an educational powerhouse in the digital era by…
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Ashraf Aboul-Yazid’s poems published in Turkish
*Editor’s note: Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, chief of The AsiaN Middle East bureau, is not only a noted journalist but also a famous poet and novelist in the region. Born in Egypt, he is now active in Kuwait writing stories on wide rage of topics for Al-Arabi Magazine and The AsiaN. His poems and novels enjoy high popularities among…
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