What life is like for man whose hand-drawn map led to reunion with mum
Child abductions were rampant in China in the late 20th century, largely due to a combination of factors such as poverty.
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In highly vaccinated Korea, mandates are fueling a backlash
Health experts say they have qualms about courts having the ultimate say in Covid-19 response measures.
Gender war revisited in South Korea’s presidential race
Yoon Suk-yeol and Lee Jae-myung clash on gender conflict approach.
Duterte signs law prohibiting, criminalizing child marriage in Philippines
Adults who fixed, facilitated, or arranged a child marriage will be faced with a fine of at least P40,000 and a jail term of up to 12 years.
China solicits public opinions on revised mobile apps regulation
According to the draft, users must provide real personal information when registering accounts on mobile applications.
Is Korean media silencing LGBT voices?
From Lady Gaga’s LGBT anthem “Born This Way” to a Freddie Mercury biopic, LGBT voices are being ‘filtered out of media,’ experts say.
Air Quality Index: Dhaka 4th most polluted, Dubai tops list
Air pollution consistently ranks among the top risk factors for death and disability worldwide.
Nationalistic content takes new form in YouTube era
On YouTube, exaggerated headlines and thumbnail images designed to incite blind nationalism have flourished.
Tax hike not enough to secure smoke-free Indonesia
Indonesia boasts one of the world’s highest smoking rates among youths and adults.
Cheong Wa Dae confident about stabilizing housing prices, pundits doubtful
Polarization may grow between the greater Seoul area and elsewhere, experts say.