Formation of the first feminist political party in independent South Korea comes as a potential answer to ending pervasive spy cam porn epidemic and strict beauty standards. Yet, a long path separates it from mainstream success. Despite its economic and technological advances and global popularity of its pop music, South Korea is a country that… Continue reading South Korea’s feminists making their voice heard
Kim Jong-un said: With our reliable and effective self-defensive nuclear deterrent, there will be no more war on this earth, and our country’s safety and future will be secured forever. How much is this pompous statement a usual reminder that North Korea is not going to get rid of its nuclear weapons (probably) no matter what, and what does it mean… Continue reading Kim Jong-un talks about peace on Earth. Really?
Aký je príspevok ázijských investorov na Slovensku k zamestnanosti? Na Slovensku sa v priebehu posledných dvoch desaťročí etablovalo viacero investorov z Južnej Kórey, Japonska, Taiwanu a Číny. Podľa údajov zverejnených Národnou bankou Slovenska u nás najviac investovali juhokórejskí podnikatelia na čele s automobilovým konglomerátom KIA Motors. Ekonomický prínos zahraničných investorov pre krajinu je možné merať nie len prostredníctvom objemu investície, ale… Continue reading Príspevok ázijských investorov k zamestnanosti na Slovensku
The following text is a summary of an invitation-only discussion organized by the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) in Bratislava in July 2020, attended by the representatives of executive and legislative branches of Slovak Republic, as well as Slovak MEPs and experts from universities and think-tanks. The summary presents an interpretation of the… Continue reading Promoting Slovak interests through common EU policy on East Asian countries
With the July 2020 election, Singapore’s political system returned to normalcy in non-normal times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite significant losses, the People’s Action Party (PAP) remains the predominant party. The relatively strong result of the opposition, however, demonstrates the wish of the Singaporean citizens for more pluralism and alternative narratives. Holding elections during the… Continue reading Singapore 2020 snap elections: Back to the “normal” dominance of the People’s Action Party
