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By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: An environmental campaign to plant 70 hibiscus bushes – Korea’s national flower, known in Korean as mugunghwa – was held at the Kyrgyzstan-Korea Friendship Park in Bishkek on August 19. Bringing together representatives of Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea as well as young volunteers, the initiative combined urban greening with … The post Korea’s National Flower…
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Korean won strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar on Aug. 19, with the exchange rate falling below 1,400 won for the first time in 11 months. … The post AJA Newsbites – August 20, 2026 appeared first on THE AsiaN .
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaOngoing South Korea-US military exercises have been sharply reduced following an order from US President Donald Trump. US Forces Korea is expected to conduct only the first … The post AJA Newsbites – August 19, 2026 appeared…
By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: Global weather is spinning out of control. Once-in-a-century floods, months-long droughts, and record-breaking summer heatwaves are no longer statistical outliers; they are the symptoms of a profound transformation of our planet. To understand the intensity of these weather extremes and to effectively limit them, we must examine the dual causes … The post The…
Police dismantle a protest camp set up to demand recovery of mossing children By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The human rights landscape in Pakistan in general, and Sindh province in particular, has come under increasing scrutiny by civil society groups, legal bodies, and rights monitors due to growing state clampdowns on free expression, peaceful … The post Pakistan Civil…
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaKim Min-seok was elected leader of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party on August 17, defeating Chung Cheong-rae after a preferential voting process. At the party convention in … The post AJA Newsbites – August 18, 2026…
By Eddy SupraptoPresidium of the Professional Society for Democracy JAKARTA: As the 21st century unfolds, the landscape of Asia is defined by competition for regional political influence and rapid technological advancement. Economically, Asia is arguably the fastest-growing region, outpacing areas that had previously surged ahead. Asia is projected to become a key engine of global … The post The…
By Lee Sang-kiFormer President of Asia Journalists Association Publisher of The AsiaN SEOUL: Zahid Hussain, a Pakistani who has spent nearly two decades promoting friendship and mutual understanding between Korea and Pakistan, has been named a recipient of Pakistan’s prestigious civil award, the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, or Medal of Excellence. The Government of Pakistan announced the recipients … The post…
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaChristopher Nolan’s “Odyssey” has become a major Korean box-office phenomenon, surpassing 4 million admissions just 12 days after its August 5 release. By August 16, cumulative attendance … The post AJA Newsbites – August…
AJA Newsbites is a curated roundup of major news and developments from across Asia, brought to you by members of Asia Journalist Association (AJA) Lee Sang-ki, THE AsiaN, KoreaThe Bonghwangdaegi National High School Baseball Tournament, one of South Korea’s largest and most prestigious high school baseball competitions, is underway in Seoul through August 27 with … The post AJA Newsbites – August…
