In Korea, over-70s now outnumber 20-somethings
South Korea is currently categorized as an aged society according to the United Nations, as more than 14 per cent of its total population is aged 65 and above. At its current…
One in 7 Korean women in 20s underweight: study
Almost half of these young women weighing less than average or classified as normal weight attempt to lose more weight to cater to Korea’s strict beauty standards idealizing…
One in two Koreans physically inactive: Report
The portion of people meeting the recommended level of physical activity among Korean adults decreased by more than 10 percentage points from 58.3 per cent in 2014.
Gelephu’s bold ascent: Bhutan charts a course for economic eminence
The unveiling of the Special Administrative Region marks a significant milestone in Bhutan's quest for economic evolution.
Opinions divided on public access to China’s university campuses
Noting that people had free and unhindered access to the PKU campus before 2008, a teacher of Peking University said the facial recognition devices cause great inconveniences for…
On the right track: How the JB-Singapore RTS Link is taking shape
Touted as a game changer by both the Singapore and Malaysia governments, the rail shuttle service is expected to ease traffic congestion on the Causeway.
‘Storytelling’ worth the name
Weekend supplements, which previously showcased impressive storytelling, are now gradually disappearing.
Martyred Intellectuals Day: In search of the forgotten killing fields
More than five decades after independence, the bridge is not officially recognised as a killing field.
Getting to grips with a new hand
The prosthesis uses surface electromyography signals to decode body movements. Although it is still challenging, the method provides the possibility for flexible and precise…
Hand bookbinding becoming big in Japan
As e-books continue to proliferate, paper books are being reevaluated, with many fans citing their pleasant textures and the sense of warmth they invoke.