Korean rescuers recall times of despair, hope in Turkey
2 Korean relief workers tell of tragedy, miracles in quake-hit site; call for intensive support to Turks in dire situation.
South Korea’s military to make menus more flexible to suit soldiers’ tastes
The new plan seeks to end the previous military policy of providing meals to around 500,000 enlisted soldiers based on standardized menus and ingredients.
Japan weighs lifting of strict controls on exports to South Korea
Tokyo is considering lifting the ban for the possible settlement of lawsuits regarding former wartime requisitioned workers from the Korean Peninsula.
Thailand’s ‘master complainer’ accuses MP of gambling in Parliament
The man said “an informant” gave him the photos and video clip that they were taken while the MP was gambling on a card game with three of his staff.
Sri Lanka’s investment information to be digitised
The purpose of this move is to encourage and promote investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.
12,500 free Cathay Pacific tickets to HK snapped up after ‘overwhelming response’
What was supposed to be a seven-day giveaway in Singapore, ended within an hour of being released on March 2.
Forced apology, restraining order in cases of school bullying constitutional: South Korean court
The Constitutional Court rejected an appeal that claimed the law forcing perpetrators to apologize to victims infringes on their freedom of conscience and personal rights.
Japan to decide on 1st abortion pills in March at earliest
If the product is approved at the ministry’s panel on drugs, it would increase abortion options in Japan, where surgery is the main method to terminate pregnancy.
More Seoul buses to go cashless
A quarter of the city's 7,394 buses, on 108 of its 370 routes, will only allow passengers to pay by card or app.
Indonesia boosts vigilance amid global bird flu outbreaks
Based on the World Health Organization assessment, at least for now, there is no evidence to suggest that humans are highly prone to being infected by the virus or that there has…