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East Asia
Korean Folk Icons in Modern Korean Art
Korean myths and folktales are woven deeply into the everyday life of the Korean people. These myths and folktales are found in various forms such as music, dramas and movies. The modern interpretation of these folk icons in popular culture reflects contemporary understanding of traditional culture. One example is the…
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The impact of the oil price crisis on E&P plans in the MENA region
Despite recent concerns caused by unpredictable future oil prices, E&P plans and activities in Middle East and North Africa have continued as normal, if not increased. When an industry like oil and gas faces a crisis, obtaining the most up-to-date and accurate information is more crucial than ever for those…
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East Asia
International Conference discuss Korea in Eurasian Civilization
“In the fast changing global order, research on peace initiatives and happiness is important for Eurasia,” says Northeast Asian History Foundation (NAHF) President Kim Hak-jun (Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asia Journalist Association) at a conference entitled ‘Eurasian Civilization and the Silk Road” held at the Seoul…
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South Asia
[AJA Statement] Pakistan Massacre committed by Taliban
No oceans of ink are equal to the blood drops of a human being. But we have to continue writing against the enemies of mankind, the killers of innocence, and the cruel face of terror; named Taliban. The Pakistani Taliban, killed 141 people, including 132 children, in an army run…
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[AJA Statement] Turkish Journalists Crisis
A new black page is opened, in the dark book of Turkish government against media people, by arresting more than 20 journalists on Sunday. It is not the first time, to directly target those who are seen not loyal to the interests of the government . Such raids started almost…
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East Asia
Kalilah wa-Dimnah: Ancient Asian Folk Tales with Modern Insight
I was almost 13 years when I read some of Kalilah wa-Dimnah’s fables for the first time. Touched by the animal characters in those folk tales, I used to find an equal personification of those animals in real life. For my surprise, I learnt many years later, that the author…
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East Asia
International Conference on Interfaith Dialogue
Introduction Asia Journalist Association Nepal (AJA Nepal) is a media organization established by a group of professional journalists and media activists in Nepal fully dedicated to press freedom, democracy and human rights. The key members of the organization have a history of involvements in press freedom and democratic movements and…
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West Asia
Persian Epic Shahnama Transcends Time and Space
Issued by the Dar Suad Al-Sabah for Publishing and Distribution in Kuwait, is a new edition of one of the most important epics of world literature, Shahnama, the most famous work of art in Persian literature, written – basically – by Abu Qasim Firdawsi, more than 1000 years ago. Introduced…
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East Asia
[Transnational] Witnesses of the Incheon Asian Games
Returning to the Forgotten values of sports Maria Mejia·Colombia·Graduate student of Global Sport Management at SNU The 17th edition of the Asian Games represented for Korea not only the third opportunity to host the games, but also set questions within the sport world towards the readiness of a city to…
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West Asia
“Today is the Day to Work in Iraq”
Interview with Iraqi Ambassador Khalil Al-Mosawi The Iraqi envoy to Korea, Ambassador Khalil Ismail Abdul Sahib Al-Mosawi, in an interview with the Magazine N expresses his hopes to change the perceptions about Iraq, and how his oil and water-rich country is ripe for investments. “Iraq has been the cradle of…
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