Is South Korea dangerous for women?
Experts stress importance of solidarity in building a society that takes crimes against women seriously, instead of focusing only on harsher penalties.
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Shaping justice — tracing the evolution of rape laws in Pakistan
Pakistan’s legal system inherited rape laws from the British colonial era, primarily based on Victorian principles. While legislative reforms have been made to improve rape…
Criminal groups from China spreading out to South-east Asia, including S’pore: Experts
The criminal organisations also operate out of Cambodia and Laos, and target financial hubs across the world, like London, Dubai and Singapore for crimes including trafficking,…
Chinese Archaeological Museum opens to public
Located in the northern part of the Beijing Central Axis, it will uniquely showcase its collections in a "warehouse" style combining exhibitions with heritage preservation,…
Why are professionals leaving Bangladesh?
The pursuit of diversified experiences and exposure to distinct cultures and work environments ranks high among professionals' motivations, which further encourages them to leave…
What’s behind India’s name change
There’s a growing push among BJP MPs to adopt the name change, since “India” —the conventional English rendering of the country’s name— to some, at least, symbolises…
Retro with futuristic vibe: ‘Y2K’ culture strikes back
The fashion, culture and accessories at the turn of the 21st century, commonly referred to here as Y2K - short for the Year 2000 - has caught the interest of younger people in…
‘Korea’s 5G leadership to continue with 6G’
However, domestic consumers disapprove of local giants' plans to invest in 6G developments, while users here are still unsatisfied with the quality of 5G services.
What really happened during the cable car rescue effort in Battagram?
More than a fortnight after the dramatic rescue of passengers inside a dangling cable car in Battagram district, disinformation and confusion persists.
Sex discrimination still widespread issue in S. Korean workplace: survey
Of the respondents, 55.9 per cent of women reported being addressed or referred to in inappropriate terms, a rate 4.5 times higher than that of men (12.4 per cent), according to…