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The international community’s efforts in tackling the global plastics crisis have reached a pivotal moment, leading up to the fifth and last scheduled intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC-5) to take place in Busan, South Korea starting on November 25. If countries agree to an international framework to reduce the production and consumption of plastics, the world […]
Visualizing the Number of Industrial Robots by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The world is automating faster than ever, hitting a new record of 3.9 million operational industrial robots in 2022. […]
Mapped: Where Male Circumcision Is Most Common in the World This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Health organizations are currently divided on whether male circumcision is beneficial or not. Some research suggests it […]
The president said stronger ties with South Korea and Japan are working, but did not address whether President-elect Donald J. Trump would continue his approach when he takes office in January. Source link
A public library designed by UNSANGDONG Architects in South Korea offers a fresh case study in bringing natural light into deep spaces, and wood construction more broadly. Odong Public Library is tucked away in the woods of Seoul’s Odong Park forest. The 2,800-square-foot building rises a single story. Its squarish plan necessitated an innovative approach […]
Reports of North Korean troops on Russian soil have caused anxieties in some quarters to soar. While the United States and its Nato allies are alarmed, it is South Korea that has much more at stake. Seoul is increasingly concerned about Russia sharing technology with North Korea, which could lead to Pyongyang getting its hands […]
In a quiet cafe nestled in Seoul’s vibrant Itaewon district, 56-year-old Ahn Andersen carefully unfolds a set of preserved documents – the only tangible links to a past she’s been pursuing for decades. A language teacher from Denmark, Andersen has made seven pilgrimages to South Korea since 2004, each trip a quest to piece together […]
The president-elect is again calling out companies by name in his campaign against what he sees as other countries’ unfair practices. Source link
Cozy, whimsical novels — often featuring magical cats — that have long been popular in Japan and Korea are taking off globally. Fans say they offer comfort during a chaotic time. Source link
Donald Trump has been declared the winner of the United States’ 2024 presidential election, meaning the controversial ex-president will once again occupy the White House starting in 2025. U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific, who had a tumultuous time during Trump’s first term, were quick to respond with congratulations and insistence that bilateral relationships will be […]