Korea

Chemical castration sparks controversy

KOREA: The announcement that authorities this week will carry out South Korea’s first chemical castration on a convicted pedophile has prompted a backlash from Church leaders and social groups. The Justice Ministry announced yesterday it will chemically suppress the ...

Society must foster respect for life

Society must foster respect for life KOREA: Human beings must not come second to ideology

Group slams treatment of union leader

PHILIPPINES: Korea's denial of entry to Michel Catuira politically motivated, it says

North steps up anti-Seoul rhetoric

North steps up anti-Seoul rhetoric KOREA: Vows short sharp 'special actions' against South's Lee and 'rat-like traitors'

Korean priest brings gift of song to Japan

Korean priest brings gift of song to Japan JAPAN: Priest wants to share hymns with Japanese people

Employing reason to combat racism

Employing reason to combat racism KOREA: The rationalism of the many outweighs hostility and xenophobia of the few

Clerics back end to online racism

KOREA: Upsurge in abuse follows national outcry over alleged rape, murder

School helps mothers face today’s challenges

School helps mothers face today’s challenges KOREA: Helping to define a modern family's own identity

Ruling party retains its majority

Ruling party retains its majority KOREA: Saenuri scrapes narrow win despite being tipped to lose general election

Free trade zone in trouble for re-arranging hills

Free trade zone in trouble for re-arranging hills BANGLADESH: Environmental damage could force end of FTZ

Choose your shops in the naval debate

Choose your shops in the naval debate KOREA: Naval base controversy divides island village

Manila, Seoul sign deal on family

Manila, Seoul sign deal on family PHILIPPINES: Agreement to boost rights, opportunities for migrant spouses to South Korea

Catholic volunteers offer patients hope

Catholic volunteers offer patients hope KOREA: Helping the sick with a weekly dose of good cheer
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