KOREA HERALD

China uses the back door

China enforced the UN sanctions against North Korea actively after clouds of war hung low over North Korea’s escalating nuclear and missile threats. But as preparations for summits between South and North Korea and between the North and the US gained speed, China began to thaw its ties with North Korea. This is not unexpected. China used to say one thing and do another. The government in Seoul, together with the international community, must try to put a brake on Beijing’s relaxation of UN sanctions. China ought to know that as long as the back door is open to the North, a nuclear weapons-free Korean Peninsula will remain a dream.

Support Malala’s mission

Malala Yousufzai returned to a rousing reception in Pakistan after six years. Pakistan should be proud of Malala’s advocacy for girls’ education and should support her in this noble mission. Undoubtedly, Malala is the most famous Pakistani in the world today who has been feted by world leaders for her advocacy of the right of girls’ education and women empowerment. She is also the youngest ever Nobel laureate. — Ramesh G Jethwani, India

Pay heed to labour issues

This refers to the report ‘Diabetes, skin diseases common ailments among Dubai workers’ (KT, April 8). I am not surprised at the findings as there is less focus on the conditions of blue-collared workers, despite several norms and guidelines in place. While lack of awareness is one of the reasons, the prime responsibility rests with the employer, as some companies do not provide proper health coverage. Adequate rest, exercise and proper and hygienic food are the key. — Ramachandran Nair, Oman