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Distorted awareness, weak law: How digital sex crimes thrive in South Korea

Dark web crimes surge with technological progress amid weak legal tools and public awareness, experts say.

  • Published: July 16, 202411:35 am
  • Author Park Jun-hee
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Missed construction targets put capital relocation plan to Nusantara in limbo

The construction of the Nusantara Capital City in East Kalimantan has missed its target of having basic infrastructure such as water supply and electricity and some state offices…

  • Published: July 15, 202410:40 am
  • Author Radiyya Indra and Nina A. Loasana
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Are pedal cams the answer to Korea’s sudden acceleration disputes?

These cameras, which capture drivers’ foot movements, are being touted as a means to provide clear evidence and settle disputes over the true cause of accidents.

  • Published: July 15, 202410:35 am
  • Author Moon Joon-hyun
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Students and quota holders say reform is necessary

The quota system must be executed in a way that upholds fairness, inclusivity, and equity.

  • Published: July 12, 202411:43 am
  • Author Azra_Humayra
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Pakistan’s population explosion — a blessing or a curse?

As Pakistan's population surges past 240 million, the nation grapples with a demographic crisis demanding urgent reforms to stave off the looming threats of poverty and inequality.

  • Published: July 12, 202411:40 am
  • Author Lubna Naz
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Recurrent violence plagues Nepal’s juvenile correction centres

Watchdog says these centres resemble prisons, lacking basic amenities and are overcrowded.

  • Published: July 11, 202411:36 am
  • Author Binod Ghimire
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Increasing number of middle-aged, elderly women taking ballet classes in Japan

Ballet has become so popular among adult women, there is even a competition exclusively for adults wishing to perform on stage.

  • Published: July 10, 202410:45 am
  • Author Ayaka Kaji
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Cigarette cards catching on among kids in China, but the authorities want to snuff these out

The young are said to be drawn to these cards because of their attractive designs and the sense of playing with something “forbidden”.

  • Published: July 10, 202410:40 am
  • Author Aw Cheng Wei
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The tale of an amputated camel and a broken society

Every time incidents of animal cruelty surface, they are followed by some chatter of accountability and animal rights before the news cycle inadvertently moves on — there are…

  • Published: July 9, 202411:30 am
  • Author Muzhira Amin
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More people are leaving Metro Manila. Here’s why

Even after the pandemic, new data show a continuous demand for housing in areas outside the metro, with experts noting that these regions are thriving and keeping the property…

  • Published: July 9, 202411:27 am
  • Author Cristina Eloisa Baclig

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