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South Asia
Indian diaspora in Korea
By Rajiv Kumar – The Korea Times India’s diaspora population, which became the largest in the world last year, has played a vital role in the emergence of India as a global economic power. For example, in the Western world, Indians have achieved remarkable success in their business lives which,…
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East Asia
China makes great progress in protection of women’s rights and status
By Liu Junguo from People’s Daily Women living in China have witnessed a dramatic rise in their social status in recent years, thanks to the increasing efforts made by Chinese government to improve the protection of their rights. Data showed that by 2015, the average life expectancy of Chinese women…
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East Asia
China promises tougher assessment in war on poverty
By Ji Peijuan, Zhang Cong from People’s Daily Food and clothing shortages must be solved to alleviate poverty, a Chinese official pledged recently, in China’s latest vow to get tough in war on poverty. To make sure its poverty alleviation policies are effective, China has promised the strictest assessments as…
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Society
Feminism as a Platform for Communication
Feminism has come to mean many things over the years. Sometimes it is used as an excuse to be angry. Other times, it is used to further the divide between the liberals and the conservatives. And while everyone has their own claim to the word, the original intent of Feminism…
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East Asia
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East Asia
China’s government work report aims to boost people’s welfare
By Wan Yu from People’s Daily The government work report delivered by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the annual session of National People’s Congress, China’s top legislative body, on March 5 conveys positive messages in boosting people’s welfare. “The report has delivered a ‘bonus package’ in livelihood improvement,” Huang Shouhong,…
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East Asia
Flavor Master Certificate (FMC): Professor David Kamen Interview
1. In Korea, there are more people are interested in different flavors in their coffees rather than just as a habit. How do you think about the changes in consumer behavior? We are noticing all around the world that bigger bolder flavors and flavor combinations are becoming more popular. Here…
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South East Asia
The Sherpas: Guides to the Peak of Mt. Everest
Many remember the names of those who reached the peaks of the Himalayas but few know of the Sherpa—the guides that helped the trekkers along the way. Known for their skill in mountain-climbing and withstanding low oxygen levels in high altitudes, the Sherpa are highly sought-out individuals amongst those wishing…
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East Asia
Chinese college graduates diversify life choices
By Zhao Enuo, Yang Xun from People’s Daily China’s “mass entrepreneurship and innovation” policy has seen its effects in campus, as it also helps diversify the students’ choice after graduation. More college graduates are slowing down their steps for hunting jobs upon graduation, since a large number of them considering…
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East Asia
International Women’s Day: The female situation in South Korea
International Women’s Day (March 8th) has been observed since in the early 1900’s. “It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political” UN website reports. What is the female situation in South Korea? Answering to this…
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