Gaon Charts releases chart rankings for the 3rd week of August!

The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Oricon in Japan and Billboard in the United States.

Check out the chart rankings for the 3rd week of August below!

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Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking

1. Leessang – “Turned Off The TV…” – 59,527,515 Points

2. SISTAR – “So Cool” – 43,309,632 Points

3. 10cm – “Hug Me” – 35,519,965 Points

4. Rain – “Busan Girl” – 29,329,649 Points

5. 2NE1 – “Ugly” – 26,637,603 Points

6. Park Jung Hyun – “That Is My World” – 24,722,504 Points

7. Super Junior – “Mr. Simple” – 22,352,075 Points

8. Kim Bum Soo – “Lonely” – 21,570,808 Points

9. Dal Shabet – “Bling Bling” – 21,211,854 Points

10. miss A – “Goodbye Baby” – 20,278,575 Points

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Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking

1. Various Artists – “I Am A Singer”

2. f(x) – “‘Hot Summer’ f(x) 1st Album Repackage”

3. Various Artists – “You’re Beautiful OST”

4. Various Artists – “You’re Beautiful OST Part 2″

5. Infinite – “Over The Top”

6. 2PM – “Hands Up”

7. B2ST – “Fiction and Fact”

8. F.T Island – “Beautiful Journey”

9. Various Artists – “You’ve Fallen For Me Part 1 OST”

10. Various Artists – “My Fair Lady OST”

Source: Gaon Chart

Instiz releases chart rankings for the 3rd week of August!

The Instiz chart combines the overwhelming variety of charts that South Korea uses to rank music sales, and it’s what fans use to determine whether their favorite artist has achieved an “All-Kill”.

Check out the chart rankings for the 3rd week of August below!

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Instiz Chart Singles Ranking

1. Leessang – “Turned Off the TV…” – 15,833 Points

2. SISTAR – “So Cool” – 11,325 Points

3. 10cm – “Hug Me” – 7,415 Points

4. 2NE1 – “Ugly” – 5,707 Points

5. Rain – “Busan Girl” – 3,697 Points

6. miss A – “Goodbye Baby” – 2,573 Points

7. Super Junior – “Mr. Simple” – 2,547 Points

8. Park Jung Hyun – “It’s Only My World” (“I Am A Singer”) – 2,430 Points

9. Kim Bum Soo – “Being Alone” (“I Am A Singer”) – 1,776 Points

10. Heritage – “I Decide” – 1,703 Points

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Source: Instiz iCHART

Youth Representatives Debate Migrant Labor Policies

The Cambodian government came under criticism Wednesday for failing to create jobs for an influx of workers entering the market and instead sending too many workers abroad.

Speaking at a forum to discuss the government’s migrant worker policies, In Sam Ol, a youth representative for the opposition Sam Rainsy Party, said authorities had failed to develop an economy that could absorb some 137,000 workers this year alone.

“The flow of laborers to foreign countries is a sign that shows Cambodia lacks jobs,” he said, speaking at a forum for youth political representatives of the Sam Rainsy Party and ruling Cambodian People’s Party. “The countries receiving our laborers look down on our country. For this reason, we must prevent the flow of Cambodian laborers to foreign countries.”

The forum, sponsored by the US-based International Republican Institute, was held to address an increase of workers to foreign markets, amid increasing allegations of abuse, especially of workers who wind up in Malaysia.

The forum was held to prepare young voters for the upcoming commune elections next year and national elections scheduled for 2013.

Cambodia exports labor to Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand especially. The World Bank estimates there are some 350,000 Cambodian workers abroad, while the International Labor Organization says up to 300,000 young workers into the market each year. Official government figures estimate some 126,000 workers are abroad legally, sending remittances of $180 million a year.

Sar Soputra, a CPP youth supporter, said the flow of Cambodian labor to foreign countries helped them earn incomes for the families. Legal migrant workers are well paid for their work, he said.

“But the negative [problem] is because of some companies or middlemen who lobby them to work illegally outside Cambodia,” he said.

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Instiz releases chart rankings for the 1st week of August!

The Instiz chart combines the overwhelming variety of charts that South Korea uses to rank music sales, and it’s what fans use to determine whether their favorite artist has achieved an “All-Kill”.

Check out the chart rankings for the 1st week of August after the jump!

Overseas fans donate 2.12 tonnes of rice in Jang Geun Suk’s name

Actor Jang Geun Suk has received 2.12 tonnes of rice from fans as a gesture of support for his Asian tour.

On August 7th, Jang Geun Suk performed for “The Cri Show Last in Seoul” at the Seoul Olympic Hall. Bags of rice donated by fans in South Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong were piled up at the entrance of the Olympic Hall. These bags of rice will be given to underprivileged children and to those who are suffering from starvation.

Jang Geun Suk was also able to collect an additional 3 tonnes of rice from fan meetings and press conference for the drama he is currently shooting for. He has donated these rice bags to the Salvation Army and Food for the Hungry.

The singer has been on “The Cri Show” tour for the past four months, starting in Hong Kong before heading over to Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, and other parts of Asia. It finally wrapped the tour up with a grand finale in Seoul.

Source & Photo: Newsen