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All aboard! Explore Asia’s 5 most Instagrammable train stations

Train stations in Asia are not just transit points but architectural landmarks blending culture, history, and design. Must-see stations include Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Kanazawa Station, Gyeonghwa Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon, and Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.

South Korean opposition urges swift removal of impeached President Yoon

Lawmakers voted on Saturday to remove Yoon from office over his "insurrectionary" suspension of civilian rule, which plunged South Korea into some of its worst political turmoil in years.

Biden calls alliance with South Korea 'linchpin for peace' in region

South Korean lawmakers voted on Saturday to impeach Yoon over his brief declaration of martial law

Martial law fiasco: South Korea’s President Yoon impeached

South Korean lawmakers yesterday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid, with the opposition declaring a “victory of the people”.

South Korean President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'

He faces a second impeachment vote in parliament expected on Saturday

South Korea's President Yoon banned from foreign travel

Police probe him for insurrection over his ill-fated declaration of martial law

South Korea's Yoon apologises for martial law

Yoon said he would not seek to avoid legal and political responsibility for his decision to declare martial law for the first time in South Korea since 1980. He said the decision was born of desperation.

South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him

Protesters outside the National Assembly parliament shouted and clapped. “We won!” they chanted, and one demonstrator banged on a drum.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Bangladeshis can now work remotely from S Korea with Nomad visa

South Korea has recently introduced a Digital Nomad visa to encourage foreigners to travel to the country for remote work. Also known as a 'workation' visa, this initiative officially commenced on January 1, 2024, and can include families, including spouses and children, of foreign workers seeking to work remotely in South Korea.

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023

A Traveller’s Delight: 3 Places to Visit in Asia to Enjoy Snowfall

Here are 3 destinations with extraordinary snowfall views and a soothing ambience that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

September 30, 2023
September 30, 2023

Koreas clash at Asian Games as fierce rivalries take centre stage

North and South Korea clash on the football pitch and India do battle with Pakistan in hockey as fierce rivalries take centre stage at the Asian Games on Saturday.

August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023

Bangladesh eye maiden win in Asian volleyball

Bangladesh are looking to make a memorable return to the top continental volleyball competition as they end a three-decade hiatus in the upcoming Asian Senior Men's Volleyball Championship.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

Morocco's Benzina makes history with hijab at Women's World Cup

Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a Women's World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco's match against South Korea on Sunday.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Fans celebrate BTS' 10-year anniversary

Fans of K-Pop supergroup BTS gathered in the heart of the South Korean capital Seoul on Monday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the boy band's debut.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

Mousumi Mou brings glimpse of Baishakh to South Korea

Anchor, actor, and mime artiste Mousumi Mou was recently invited to South Korea, by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul, where the expatriates of Bangladesh celebrated the Bengali New Year (1430) on May 7.

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023

Student eats banana artwork at Seoul museum

According to the BBC report, the artwork created by Maurizio Cattelan is called 'Comedian'. The artwork featured a ripe banana duct-taped to the wall.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Literature showcases a different side to the Korean Wave

The books coming out of Korea are brutal in how they push the audience right back into the bleakness of reality

April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023

IVE skydive into stardom with first studio album

IVE’s album is definitely an exciting release which deserves the hype it’s receiving.