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Seoul shares sharply rebound from worst rout

South Korean stocks rose more than 3 percent Tuesday, rebounding from the previous day’s worst market sell-off, sparked by fears over a U.S. recession and the sluggish performance of big tech firms. The local currency slightly fell against the U.S. g…

Trang Long Boat Race, Khon, Flag Fight, Royal Trophy

Trang, Very lively, images of the Khon flag-fighting in the traditional long-boat race for the royal trophy in 2024 in Trang Province.

At the Trang River, in front of Khao Sam Bat, Na Ta Luang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Trang Province, Mr. Songkl…

Villagers count down, cheering for “Chanjaem” to fight tonight

Nong Khai, Locals are gradually reserving seats to cheer on “Chanjaem” in his fight tonight. The district chief of Fa Rai has installed a large LED screen and provided food and drinks.

Second Lieutenant Phongsit Preyaphothidecha, the District Chief …

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 6)

A step closer to the privatization of the DP

The Democratic Party (DP) plans to insert the “basic society” so ardently championed by its former leader Lee Jae-myung into its party platform. A political party’s platform is an apparatus to proclaim th…