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Tue, January 22, 2019 | 17:25

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About silence on OPCON

In the Oct. 30 editorial titled, "Silence on OPCON," the South Korean government's decision to put off its takeover from the United States of what critics describe as "military sovereignty" is depicted as "dereliction of duty" by President Park Geun-hye, who remained mum Wednesday on this issue during her budget speech in the National Assembly.

2014-11-04 16:45

The uncanny dichotomy

Blaming "foreign forces" whenever calls for democracy erupt is a classic pattern of denunciation demonstrated by one-party states or de facto totalitarian regimes such as China. It sees everything in either black or white; good or evil, with us or against us, and national interests or democracy.

2014-10-23 16:15

WWF's correct message to the world

I was very happy to see the picture of the three WWF representatives holding the newly released Korean and English versions of the "Living Planet Report 2014" in the Oct. 2 edition of The Korea Times. Thank you. I was hoping to read an article as well, but perhaps that will come at a later stage.

2014-10-12 15:09

Prohibition of marijuana

I’m gratified to see Thursday's Korea Times marijuana story positioned where it belongs, under a front page headline. I hope you will follow it up by demonstrating the kind of editorial courage that, in other dailies from other times and places has led to positive, beneficial change in a disruptive social circumstance.

2014-09-26 12:50

What does it mean when US Post office recognizes Dokdo?

What does it mean when US Post office recognizes Dokdo? I have been fascinated by the beauty of Dokdo for many years: the rocks, the shapes, the colors, and the inherent splendor. As a teacher, I have led discussions on this topic in class and it always leads to a highly emotional conversation. Clearly, Koreans are sensitive about this issue, and with good reason. As it is well known, the Japanese used Dokdo as a naval station when they invaded Korea. Also, Japanese politicians continue to use Dokdo to stir up the masses at voting time.

2014-08-19 17:15

Preventing next war in Mideast

There have now been three wars between Gaza and Israel in the past six years. If nothing is done to stop the protagonist - the Islamic resistance army more commonly known as Hamas - then the only certain future for the area is that there will be another war in the not-so-distant future.

2014-08-13 16:49

Running to extremes

With regard to an editorial titled "Thanks, World Cup," I saw how the World Cup brought changes to the Koreans that might seem meaningful. However, I could not neglect the traits of the people that this sports event revealed. It seems everything is running to extremes these days. The changes can easily be seen. This year, summer seemed to have come even earlier than before. Spring and fall are becoming so much shorter each year that it is hardly even possible to feel them, as it seems as if only winter and summer are present.

2014-07-29 16:53

I respectfully protest the cartoon you published on your opinion pages on July 24 depicting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an obstacle to peace. The cartoon was inaccurate, unfair and, arguably, anti-Semitic.

2014-07-28 16:57

Why not women cabinet

I wouldn't ask for the formation of an all-female Cabinet but the current problem with the selection of Cabinet members would be solved by nominating female candidates. Why? We have a proud female president. Women nominees for any minister position, except for the defense minister perhaps, wouldn’t say, “Although I wanted to respond to allegations surrounding me, I have decided to quit at this point,” or “I seek people's forgiveness for all problems triggered during my confirmation process.” Silly, why didn't he or they decline the President’s nomination in the first place, knowing their own...

2014-07-22 16:56

Cautioning against armed Japan

Regarding Japan's recent move to overturn its pacifist defense policy: Japan’s recent move to amend provisions of its postwar Constitution, which bans mobilization of its armed forces to settle disputes overseas is more alarming than it looks.

2014-07-15 16:18

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