Young North Korean Women Vie for Coveted Positions at Overseas Restaurants
Young North Korean women are increasingly training in arts to secure jobs abroad. This trend directly responds to the state's planned expansion of its...
UN Desertification Chief Visits Mongolia to Bolster Global Cooperation
The top UN official for combating land degradation will visit Mongolia this week. Specifically, UNCCD Executive Secretary Yasmine Fouad begins her official visit on...
Avian Influenza Suspect Detained in Taichung Egg Farm Case
A Taichung egg farm operator was detained after authorities discovered illegal disposal of dead chickens during an avian influenza outbreak. Prosecutors held the operator,...
China Intensifies Crackdown on North Korean Cigarette Illicit Trade
Chinese authorities are escalating a forceful campaign against smuggled tobacco. This major crackdown specifically targets the illicit trade of North Korean cigarettes. Recently, convicted...
Child Exploitation Cases Rise Sharply in Taiwan According to Advocacy Groups
Child exploitation cases rose sharply in Taiwan last year, and advocacy groups called for urgent action. Consequently, officials reported a 2.2-fold increase in incidents...
