Don’t the poor have a right to privacy?
The rights of the poor are frequently undermined with the promise of techno-solutionism, an idea that the "right" technologies can solve society's problems.
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Former South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha to head Asia Society
Established in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller III, the Asia Society is a global nonprofit institution dedicated to fostering understanding between Asia and the US.
Couples in China race against ‘widow year’ belief
The Beginning of Spring, which falls on Feb 4 this year, comes before the Lunar New Year that begins on Feb 10. The early arrival means the Lunar New Year calendar next year will…
103-year-old man returned home after getting lost in sub-zero temperatures
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency sent an emergency text to citizens of Seoul saying Bang was thought to be walking around the Dongdaemun-gu area, under the assumption that he…
Self-radicalised S’porean, 16, who identified as white supremacist, given restriction order under ISA
Although he is ethnic Chinese, the 16-year-old aspired to carry out attacks overseas to further the white supremacist cause. He had no plans to carry out any attacks in Singapore.
Loved like idols, canceled like demons
It is no secret that Korea’s pop culture scene places substantial demands on its celebrities, compelling them to train for years before debuting to maintain a positive public…
Architect Cho Min-suk to design Serpentine Pavilion in London
The Korean concept of “madang,” a multi-functional courtyard, will be central to the 23rd Serpentine Pavilion to be unveiled in London on June 5.
Barefoot hero helps save 95 in apartment fire: report
Officials found that the fire started when a resident on the 14th floor was lighting a cigarette. It was also found that the building's fire-resistant doors meant to prevent the…
Locked out of her home, Malaysian woman rents crane to take her four storeys up
Unwilling to pay a large sum of money to fix the damages caused if she broke in, Ms Ng wondered what she could do instead, and found inspiration after she saw someone using a…
Woman, 89, brings happiness to patients with her piano performance
Wu Pinxian has been a volunteer piano performer since the end of 2023. After graduation, Wu maintained her interest in music. In 2023, after retirement, when she heard that the…