‘They made us work day and night’: South Korean prisoner of war for over 50 years recalls life in the North

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FAMILIES STILL FIGHTING FOR Men’ Identification

Ms. Son is also able to recall her father’s tales from his time living in the South.
 
” He made me memorise his defense range, K11, and warned me not to write it down because it could obtain me killed”, she said. &nbsp,
 
” Just in case reconciliation occurred, I kept it in my remembrance along with the names of my parents and his home.”
 
Recalling the cross- Asian summit in 2000, Ms Son said:” When South Korean president Kim Dae- lee went to North Korea, at that time, no every house had a Television. &nbsp,
 
” Our father, the prisoners of war, went to the homes that had Monitors to see the visit of the world’s head. The prisoners of war wondered if they would be mentioned, but there was n’t a one word about them.”
 
She added that some people are still fighting to have their company recognized by the South Korean government. &nbsp,
 
For the time being, those who never return are flagged as missing or assumed to be useless and are not recognized as combat soldiers.
 
Unification, according to Mr. Gordon Kang, senior researcher at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, is still a top priority for South Korea as a country, and allowing these South Koreans who are still interning in North Korea to profit. &nbsp,
 
But under current geopolitical situation, it is” difficult” to envision reconciliation happening in the near term, he told CNA’s East Asia Tonight on Tuesday ( July 25 ).

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Jakarta marks last birthday as Indonesian capital, with plans to remain country’s economic hub

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CHALLENGES IN RESOLVING JAKARTA’S Troubles

For decades, Jakarta has been plagued with different issues such as storms, remoteness to fresh water, inadequate cover, weak waste management, traffic congestion, and pollution.
 
” We have a slogan- Restore Jakarta. Syahroni Fadhil, the director of environmental policy advocacy for WALHI Jakarta, said one of the ways to restore Jakarta is to create laws that support ecological interests.
 
” For example, conduct inspections on companies that contribute to waste in the rivers. Have these environmental audits been conducted?
 
Jakarta will be part of an “agglomeration” council to harmonise development plans with satellite cities such as Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Cianjur.
 
The Jakarta special region law’s recommendation, according to urban planning expert Nirwono Joga, may present challenges in its efforts to address the city’s numerous issues.
 
” The regional leaders in Jabodetabekpunjur ( Jakarta and its satellite cities ) have a variety of political party backgrounds and interests. Do n’t forget they have their own development agenda”, he said.
 
” For example, if we talk about floods and providing clean water for Jakarta, is that the same problem for them? If they are forced to take part in dealing with floods, providing clean water, what is the benefit for them, for their city, ( and ) for their constituents”?

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South Korea doctors’ strike: Observers say reforms necessary, call for middle ground

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FAIRER Supply OF Specialists

According to observers, more balance needs to be maintained in the transmission of doctors between specialties and locations.

Spend in some high-paying fields, such as plastic and cosmetic procedures, is much lower than in other high-paying fields, such as emergency, life-saving surgeries and specialist care.

Additionally, the gap in payment and facilities between urban and rural areas results in physicians frequently moving to more profitable positions in bigger places, leaving parts of the country in desperate need of specialists.

” An increase in the source of doctors may immediately solve the inequity issues,” said Prof. Kwon.

” But, without increasing the supply of doctors, the imbalances can never be resolved”.

In addition, the effects of the strike have also been felt by other branches of the medical sector.

When Ashley Kim, a student of care, accepted a position as a caregiver at one of South Korea’s largest hospitals in February.

But, the 24- yr- old has been left in purgatory as hospitals delay fresh hires due to the ongoing strike.

She told CNA, adding that she hopes the specialists will soon return to work,” First, I was excited after learning that I got the job, but then I am really waiting without knowing when I may began.” &nbsp,

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Philippines accuses China of ‘piracy’ after coast guard boarded navy vessels in South China Sea

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“BARE Arms” After visiting the injured sailor in Palawan, Brawner described the incident as” a fight with our uncovered hands” and claimed that Filipino staff had “fought again with our uncovered hands” when Chinese coast guard staff from eight arteries boarded their rigid-hulled inflatable boats. ” They took weapons andContinue Reading