Sutiyoso gets doctorate degree

JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta's Governor Sutiyoso has been awarded an honorary doctorate in political science from the University of Pusan, South Korea.

Sutiyoso, who was inaugurated in a ceremony at the university on Wednesday, was given the academic title for his success in leading Jakarta amid political uncertainty.

"I consider the degree also a reward for Jakarta's citizens," Sutiyoso said on Thursday upon returning from trips to the U.S., Canada and Korea, which began last week.

He said the process for the awarding of the degree had begun after he spoke at the Asian Cities Summit, held in Pusan two years ago.

At the summit, Sutiyoso talked about how to tackle development and security in the city amid the prolonged political turmoil and multifaceted crises. (jun)