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The UAE has maintained its position as the 10th most influential country in the world, according to the Brand Finance Soft Power Index 2024, which measures the reputation and impact of 193 nations.  The UAE is also the only Gulf country and the first regionally to rank among the top 10 soft powers, demonstrating its global status and leadership. The …

South Korea has the world’s lowest fertility rate, which means that the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime is far below the level needed to maintain a stable population. According to the latest data from Statistics Korea, the fertility rate in South Korea fell to a record low of 0.72 in 2023, down …

Japan’s most wanted fugitive, Satoshi Kirishima, who had been on the run for 49 years for his involvement in a series of deadly bombings in the 1970s, has been finally identified by a DNA test, the police announced on Wednesday. Kirishima, who died of stomach cancer last month at the age of 70, had confessed his true identity to the …

South Korea is facing a serious crisis in its health care system, as thousands of doctors have resigned or threatened to resign in protest against the government’s plan to increase the number of medical students and reform the medical sector.  The doctors say that the plan will worsen the quality and accessibility of health care, and that the government should …

Japan’s Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival, is a traditional event that dates back to over 1,200 years ago. It is held every year in February at the Konomiya Shrine in Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture.  The festival involves thousands of men wearing only loincloths and socks, who compete to touch a chosen man, or shin-otoko, who is believed to bring good luck …

South Korea is known for its innovative and diverse cuisine, but one of its latest creations has caught the attention of the world: pink rice. What is this colorful and curious dish and how is it made? Here is everything you need to know about South Korea’s trending pink rice and why it might be the future of food. What …

South Korea is facing a severe shortage of doctors, as thousands of trainee doctors have resigned en masse to protest the government’s plan to increase the number of medical students.  The mass resignations have caused disruptions and delays in the health care system, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The trainee doctors say they are overworked and underpaid, …

The Japan World Expo 2024, which was held in Osaka from May to November, was a grand and successful event that showcased the latest innovations and achievements of Japan and the world. The expo attracted more than 70 million visitors from 192 countries and regions, who enjoyed the various exhibits, pavilions, and attractions that reflected the theme of “Designing Future …

South Korea, the developed and democratic country in East Asia, has a serious problem with sex crimes and sexual violence. According to the Korean National Police Agency, the number of sex crime cases reported in 2023 was 32,762, an increase of 6.7% from 2022.  However, the conviction rate for sex crimes was only 43.9%, and the imprisonment rate was even …

Thousands of doctors in South Korea have been on strike since August 2023, protesting against the government’s plan to increase the number of medical students and establish public medical schools . The doctors argue that the plan would lower the quality of medical education and services, and worsen the working conditions and income of doctors . The government has defended …