Beijing Olympic… Today~~~~

Today marks the opening day for the Beijing Olympic. However, the Beijing olympic has a lot of problem. Environment is one. The environment of Beijing is so bad, that in some countries, they even made it mandatory for their players to wear masks at Beijing. Also, there are a lot of terror happening. This doesn’t mean that I don’t trust the China’s police, but it still worries me because there has been a lot of terror at china recently. Also, there has been some diplomatic problem between Korea-Japan (By the controversial issue about Dokdo(Liancourt Rocks), and Korea-North Korea (Because of the tourist killed in Keum Kang San, which is a popular tourist destination). However, despite these problem, the Chinese government is absolutely sure that they will hold a successful olympic. Good uck, and let us enjoy the world wide festival~ 

The Dispute over Dokdo

Recently, the Japanese government has decided to emphasize its education on students, that Dokdo is part of Japan. About this news, many citizens have expressed their anger in many ways. Some protested in front of the Japanese Embassy, while some posted posts about this disputable topic. It is obvious that Japan is going to make Dokdo an area where there is a conflict over whether it is part of Japan, or part of Korea, and then, submit this dispute to the International Court of Justice, as there are a lot of Japanese there. In order to win this dispute, I think that Korean citizens should not overreact about this issue. Although Japanese argue that Dokdo is part of their country, Korea is the country which is practically owning Dokdo. We have built port, and lighthouse at Dokdo. Also,in Korea, there exists a ship that directly goes to Dokdo, while in Japan, such ship does not exist. As seen above, Korea is the country which is practically owning Dokdo, and overreacting to those statement by Japan, is same as admitting that Dokdo is a area where there is a dispute over. Also, while ignoring the statement by Japan, I think that the Government should inform people around the world that Dokdo is part of Korea. For example, the government can have a campaign about Dokdo, and enact Dokdo’s day, internationally advertising that Dokdo is part of our country. For example, just like what Seo Kyung Duk did (post an advertisement at NYT, promoting that Dokdo is part of Korea), I think that it would be quite effective when the government post an advertisement at major newspaperny, such as the NYT, and the TIMES. Also, it would be effective when the government pay for an advertisement at major TV channels, such as CNN, NBC, CBS, and ABC, which is broadcasted around the world. When this occurs, foreigners who did not know about this dispute will learn that Dokdo is part of Korea.

Also, there has been a news that Kyung Sang Buk Do has recently set up a plan to build a village at Dokdo. There is currently 1 family at Dokdo, and Kyung Sang Buk Do is planning to add additional 10 more houses. When this plan is implemented, I think that Japan cannot deny that Korea has every rights over Dokdo.

Additionally, I think it might be a good way to refute Japan’s argument using historical evidences. For example, at 1877, Tae Jung Guan, which is one of the highest Japanese Ministry, has officially confirmed that U-leung Do and Dokdo has nothing to do with Japan, and that these islands are part of Korea.

In conclusion, I think that Korea should not overreact, while advertising that Dokdo is part of Korea, develop Dokdo, and refuting Japan’s argument with historical evidences is the best way to end this dispute over Dokdo.

Korean Center- No Cho Joong Dong!

Recently, a number of people began arguing that Chosun Daily, the Joongangdaily, and Dong Aa Daily is telling false information about the candlelight vigil. As those companies wrote articles that were against the protester’s opinion, the protesters erupt, saying, no Cho Joong Dong! Well, that behavior is really immoral. Saying that some newspaper should be abandoned just because they posted an article that doesn’t match their opinion is something that should have never happened. In addition, most of these people are telling the company who advertised in that newspaper, not to post their advertisement, or they will stop using such company’s product. About this, the police is responding. The 20 people who participated in this event, is now banned form going abroad. The police said “It is violating the law to tell companies not to advertise on certain newspaper.”  Well, I hope that this will get better.

AAW NEWS Staff Reporter, Simon Yu

Korean Center- Candlelight vigil in Korea

As the candlelight vigil in Korea (yelling ‘NO US BEEF!’) gets more violent. there were a lot of accidents. Some police officers even got hit and kicked by several protesters after they were unarmed, while some people got hurt by some police who were trying to prevent the protesters from going to the Blue house, the place where the president works. Well, recently, the police started to use some strong weapons, such as water cannon, and the reaction from the protesters got even more violent. Some overturned the police bus using a rope, while there was a case where the police bus actually caught fire. There were also a case of protester firing fire extinguisher at the face of a police officer. Some police officer broke his leg or arm, and more than 100 are already in hospital.

However, things started to change, as the police caught several people who leaded the protest, and the protest is getting less violent.

AAW NEWS staff reporter, Simon Yu (Poor cops….)

An iPhone for the Masses by MSNBC.MSN.com

Lower prices bring it more in line with smartphone market, analysts say

updated 6:31 p.m. ET June 9, 2008

Apple’s new iPhone — faster, cheaper and with more features — is winning praise from analysts who say the device has already more than earned its place in cell phone history.

The company, aiming to make its goal of selling 10 million iPhones by the end of this year, Monday slashed the price of the phone by half from $339 to $199 on its least expensive model, and said it will have faster 3G networking speed, as well as GPS.

Candle light vigil in PARIS????!!!!

There has been an candlelight vigil held in Paris by Koreans, calling “No US BEEF import”.

AAW NEWS Staff Reporter, Simon Yu

The best waterproof product and the worst one

Well, it might be good to have something that is waterproof, but there are some worst water proof product that.

The BEST>> Flip video camera

The Flip video camera costs about $50, and is waterproof. One could easily take this camera and take it to you vacation. It’s pretty useful. You can use it at the swimming pool, at the sea, and even at the lake. You can take it to 10m death.

The BEST>> HDMC I-O DATA Waterproof USB

What if your USB drive sinks in the water, or in the toilet? It would be awful, even more when you have a lot of data in you USB. However, one drawback is its cost. It cost about $250

The WORST>> Sony Waterproof walkman

It has a 1980s classic design, and it’s colored yellow, demonstrating that it is waterproof. However, one important drawback is that it’s earphone is not water proof !! So, how the heck are you going to listen to music in water when your earphone is not waterproof?

The WORST>> FUSITSU F7o6i water proof TV cell phone

The F7o6i cellphone has a good design, and one of its features allows user to watch TV IN WATER? But, it is quite doubtful how much people would try to watch TV in water.

AAW NEWS Staff Reporter, Simon Yu

New iPhone & iPod… Solar Battery?

There is a rumor that the new iPhone, which is dated to launch at June 9th has a solar battery. The rumor states that 1 hour of charge can allow the user to chat for 39 minutes, and listen to a song for an hour. According to the rumor, the solar panel is located at the lower part of the display, where the button is.  However, this is only a rumor, and is not sure… However, whether if it’s true or not, would’nt if be good to have a solar battery powered iphone and ipod?
AAW NEWS Staff Reporter, Simon Yu

Protesters in Korea – Anti US BEEF

Among the rising controversy about US beef, more than 7000 people living in seoul attended the Candle-light protest. The Internet Cafe, “Anti-US BEEF” held a candle light protest at the Chung-Gay Square. Before the protest even started, more than 5000 people arrived at Chung-Gay square, yelling “No US BEEF! No Mad Cow Disease!!!”.  Other than university students,, or civil organization members, there were a lot of civilians attending the protest.  Kim Bong Chul, who attended the protest with his son, said “I am worried that my son will eat mad cow disease- beef (US BEEF) through the school cafeteria. Another protester said “The government is trying to import US BEEF without a lot of preparation, giving the control of citizen’s health to the US.” Well, good luck, US BEEF!

AAW NEWS Staff Reporter, Simon Yu

Just a little difference may have killed a person

“The astronauts could have been burnt into pieces when re-entering the atmosphere”.

When the 3 cosmonauts including Korea’s first astronaut, So Yun Lee, re entered the atmosphere, there was a high possibility of being burnt alive into pieces, according to Comersant, one of Russia’s top newspaper. It reported that the re-entering attitude of the Soyuz TMA-11, has been wrong because of a mysterious factor. It descended toward the ground with the hatch heading toward the ground. If that was the case, there is a high possibility of the hatch melting down. If so, the astronauts could have easily been dead. However, the most dangerous situation passed away when the landing module started to adjust its angle, and began to descend in the right position. Well, just a little difference may have killed 3 people.

AAW NEWS STAFF REPORTER, Simon Yu