Webtoon row exposes South Korea’s gender divide
The webtoon, titled "Pong Pong Man From Another World," is based on the "dishwashing" theory of women apparently laundering their history by tying the knot with a financially…
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Singapore MRT ‘sticker aunties’ make children smile during morning commute
As SMRT train service ambassadors, Madam Ayati Hassan and Madam Marfadina Mohamed Nossi keep a keen eye out for commuters who may need assistance, especially crying children who…
Multicultural era: The Korea Herald
A multicultural era has practically begun, but many foreign residents are being exploited or subjected to dangerous conditions. The enforcement of basic labor standards must be…
Rediscovering bioscope in the bustling heart of Dhaka
I often pass by the lakeside roads of Dhanmondi and spot Hiru in different locations with his iconic red-covered bioscope box -- a quaint, hand-cranked film projector closely tied…
Nurturing dreams for children with autism
Having a child with autism can make parenting tough. Dao Thanh Hoan understands this bit wants her and other parents to do the best they can for their children.
‘Animals don’t judge you’: Caring for animals draws reclusive Singaporean youth out of their homes
By interacting with the horses and caring for them, the youth learn responsibility and empathy, as well as how to build trust, confidence and communication skills, said Equal’s…
From Europe to Southeast Asia: UK cyclist raises funds for disaster victims
UK cyclist Tim Jones is travelling from Europe through Cambodia to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity, a charity that helps provide housing for people affected by natural…
Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
The tragedy claimed 159 lives, most of them young adults, during Halloween celebrations on October 29, 2022.
South Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
The two, adopted as infants—Hannan in the US and Ha in Belgium—recently discovered their full sibling connection through a MyHeritage DNA test, sparking this life-changing…
Repairing toys seemed like a simple task. It turned out to be deeply emotional
Now in her 60s, Kim herself never experienced such attachment to a toy in her own childhood, and at the beginning of the toy repair business, she had no idea what kind of emotions…