India and North Korean economic reform
The economic paradigm in the Asia-Pacific region is changing very quickly. America, which used to be the dominant player both economically and militarily, is no longer calling the shots. Not long ago it was the biggest trading partner of almost all countries in the region. Not anymore. Slowly but surely its influence is being eroded, […]
Korea, US step up monitoring ahead of NK rocket launch
South Korea and the United States have increased their surveillance activities to closely monitor North Korea’s preparations for a rocket launch scheduled for later this month, a senior military source in Seoul said Monday. After Pyongyang on Saturday announced its decision to launch a rocket carrying a “working satellite” between Dec. 10 and 22, Seoul […]
Freed sailor describes 19-month ordeal as living like animal
Describing the ordeal at the hands of Somali pirates for 19 months, a Korean sailor said Sunday he and his three colleagues lived the lives of caged “animals” and didn’t have access to clean water. The four Korean crew members of the MT Gemini, a tanker operated by the Singapore-based Glory Ship Management, were freed […]
When facing death in the face
“If there is someone you must see, this is the tie to call them.” This was something told to someone at a hospice facility in Ilsan, Goyang City in Gyeonggi Province recently. The place looks like any other hospital but most of the people there are facing imminent death. For the 56-year-old Kim, the time […]
‘Korea’s criminal probe system ineffective’
Korea’s criminal investigation system has been evaluated as being ineffective by an American non-governmental organization. The Rule of Law Index 2012, released Wednesday by the World Justice Project (WJP), an independent U.S.-based organization, showed that the effectiveness of Korea’s criminal investigation system was rated low while other justice systems were generally rated high. In a […]
Honorable Judge Koh, it’s your call!
Dec. 6 may mark watershed in Samsung-Apple patent battle U.S. Federal Judge Lucy Koh will hold a hearing on the patent dispute between Apple and Samsung Electronics on Dec. 6. She may rule on a $1.05 billion verdict by a jury for Apple. Her decision will most likely reflect a great deal of attention from […]
People Protest Against Violent Police Crackdown On Monks At Copper Mine In Myanmar
Demonstrators protest against a violent crackdown on monks by Myanmar police at Letpadaung copper mine in Monywa, northwest Myanmar, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Yangon, Myanmar. Myanmar’s government has appointed a commission led by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to investigate the recent violent dispersal of peaceful protesters at the copper mine and advise […]
Palestinians Celebrate Successful Upgrade Of Their UN Status
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas inspects the honor guard during a celebration in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Dec. 2, 2012. <Xinhua/Nasser Shiyoukhi> Palestinians fly balloons bearing the colors of their national flag as they celebrate their successful bid to win upgraded U.N. status, in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Dec. 2, […]
Cambodians Pray For The Late King Sihanouk Scheduled To Be Cremated On Feb. 4
Cambodian offer prayers for the late King Norodom Sihanouk in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. King Sihanouk’s body is scheduled to be held an officially cremated on Feb. 4, 2013. King Sihanouk died Oct. 15 at age 89. A local worker, center, works in the preparation for […]
International Day Of People With Disability Observed In Amritsar, India
An Indian visually impaired boy sits in his room in a blind school in Amritsar, India, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Dec. 3 is celebrated as the International Day of People with Disability. The annual observance of this day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being […]
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