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[Indonesia Report] Wakatobi attracts tourisits from across the world due to its underwater beauty

Indonesia’s underwater beauty is famous in the world. One of the most well-known sea paradises in Indonesia is the Wakatobi National Park in Southeast Sulawesi Province. Wakatobi National Park was established in 1996, in the area covering some 1.39 million hectare of variety of marine diversity and coral. According to Kompas.com, Wakatobi National Park has 750 different kinds of corals […]

19 November , 2012Comments Off on [Indonesia Report] Wakatobi attracts tourisits from across the world due to its underwater beautyRead More

[Indonesia Report] Indonesian civil servants receive training on bureaucratic reform in Korea

Some 26 of Indonesian Ministries’ staffs came for training in bureaucratic reform in Korea. The first batch came last Monday (November 6) and stayed for a week to have a training on reformation of bureaucratic system at Korea University. The second batch of around 20 people are now attending the workshop. Civil Servants attending the workshop are from National […]

17 November , 2012Comments Off on [Indonesia Report] Indonesian civil servants receive training on bureaucratic reform in KoreaRead More

“Enchanted by Asian virture, I dream of fulfilling my ‘Asian Dream'”

Have you ever had a deep-seated feeling so rooted in your psyche that the longing was undeniable? I have had this feeling once before. At the age of two years old I had an undeniable passion to dance. Within fourteen years time my deep-seated longing was fulfilled, as I became a professional dancer in New […]

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[Korea Report] People enjoy autumn leaves ablaze with a variety of colors

Entering mid- November, temperature in Korea is getting lower. Before all the leaves fall and ready to enter winter, a trip to a mountain to witness the beauty of leaves turning red is too precious to miss. One of Korea’s most famous places to enjoy the red-leaves is in Naejangsan National Park in Southern Korea. […]

16 November , 2012Comments Off on [Korea Report] People enjoy autumn leaves ablaze with a variety of colorsRead More

[Indonesia Report] Weakening of Indonesian currency serves cause for concern

Indonesia Rupiah is becoming weaker in the last few weeks. IDR exchange currency to US Dollar keep experiencing pressure. Kompas.com published an article pointing out the concern on IDR currency devaluation, saying, “The rise of global negative sentiment seemed to leave no room for the rupiah to strengthen.” Kompas.com raised a question of when Indonesia Rupiah […]

15 November , 2012Comments Off on [Indonesia Report] Weakening of Indonesian currency serves cause for concernRead More

[Korea Report] Matviyenko gives speech for Korean and Russian students

Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko, Russian highest-ranking politician, delivered a speech for the students of Korea University, Seoul. Matviyenko is currently Chairman of The Federation Council of the Russian Federation and formerly served as Governor of St. Petersburg. Matviyenko came accompanied by her Russian contingent and staff members of the Russian Embassy in Seoul. The speech session was also attended by leading […]

14 November , 2012Comments Off on [Korea Report] Matviyenko gives speech for Korean and Russian studentsRead More

International Students Festival of Korea University contributes to deepening understanding among foreign students

As world becomes smaller and smaller thanks to technological advance, people from other continents find themselves have easy access to each countries’ trends in cultures, music, lifestyle, following economics and political development. Time and space’ boundaries are gone through access of Internet. It becomes easier for people to travel around the world. To celebrate the unity […]

12 November , 2012Comments Off on International Students Festival of Korea University contributes to deepening understanding among foreign studentsRead More

[Indonesia Report] Indonesian leaders welcome Obama’s reelection

Americans chose Barack Obama as their President for another 4 years. As a super power country, United States Presidential Election did not only effected American but also the rest of the world. Obama’s reelection for his second term brought positive response from Indonesia. Local mass medias reported reactions of Indonesian leaders and analysts to comment on Obama’s reelection. […]

9 November , 2012Comments Off on [Indonesia Report] Indonesian leaders welcome Obama’s reelectionRead More

Foreign Student’s first experience of taking school exams in Korea

Mid Term Examination period officially ended for Korean university students. Many students must hope that their weeks of preparation for the exam would pay off. Cafes are turning into place for hanging out once again, not as ‘fun study room’ anymore. Read also Cafe emerges as a favorite spot for Korean students to study http://www.theasian.asia/archives/40025 Some universities […]

8 November , 2012Comments Off on Foreign Student’s first experience of taking school exams in KoreaRead More

In the land of legends, South Korea

South Korea is a lot different from its southern neighbor also from the rest of the Asian countries. I’ve finally managed to experience such difference. Visiting South Korea has always been one of my dreams. In Incheon airport I saw where many of my favorite dramas were shot, in Seoul streets I imagined my favorite […]

7 November , 2012Comments Off on In the land of legends, South KoreaRead More