South Korea’s civic groups slam housing policy for semi-basement deaths
In the long term, the civic groups called for a greater supply of affordable housing in unison.
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South Korea to swiftly take steps to designate rain-hit areas as special disaster zone
Two days of the heaviest rainfall in 80 years battered Seoul and its surrounding areas earlier this week, killing 13 people.
‘Where would I go?’: Seoul’s underground dwellers see few options
According to statistics, some 95 per cent of the country’s 379,605 basement or semi-basement residences can be found in Seoul.
Breaking stereotypes: The stories of Indonesian househusbands
The term “househusband” isn’t exactly common among Indonesians but the unconventional role is being adopted by more and more men, fighting gender stereotypes and their egos.
Maguindanao floods displace 15,000 families
Flooding has been a recurring problem in Datu Montawal province in the Philippines as the town serves as a catch basin for river waters from the bigger rivers.
Indigenous groups miscounted in census?
There must be processes in place to ensure that minorities do not experience oppression by being erased from national statistics.
Vietnamese health ministry stresses homosexuality not a disorder
The ministry also stressed that “homosexuality is not an illness, and therefore cannot be ‘cured’, need not be ‘cured,’ and there is no way of changing this”.
Traditional medicine meets modern training as Cambodia certifies traditional healers
Traditionally, Cambodian healers learn their skills from relatives, which leaves the potential for a wide variety of views and techniques.
Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates Japan’s decline in marriage
In the past, marriage in Japan was a milestone event for over 90 per cent of men and women.
Everyone’s sorrow: Families of dementia patients share their highs and lows
Families of dementia patients open up about the never-ending challenges of caregiving.