Efforts against terrorism The May 4 editorial, World without terrorism, is perfectly in tune with the need of the hour. We should not be complacent with the killing of Osama bin Laden as it is not sufficient for ensuring terror-free peace.
Unemployment problem As an economist, I read an April 26 op-ed article, Personal effects of joblessness, by Scripps Howard columnist Ann McFeatters with empathy not only for her but millions of people around the world who have no work to earn their living.
Not even in Neros Rome Al-Qaida planned the assassination of Alessandrias Christians, where only about 15 percent of the total population adheres to the religion. There were 20 victims of the attack.
Spiritual development I read an April 15 opinion piece, Patience index, with a great sense of responsibility as an Indian academic an advocate of enhancing the emotional quotient (EQ) which includes patience as one of the indicators along with motivation (self and..
Nuclear disaster in Japan Despite claims of success things are going from bad to worse in Japan. According to media report Japan has decided to raise the severity level of the crisis at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to 7, the highest level and equal to the 1986 ..
Discrimination against foreigners The April 13 front-page article, Elderly foreigners upset by discrimination in free subway use, called attention to an element of discrimination against foreigners which struck a chord with me.
Free train ride and elderly foreigners I am writing about your April 13 front-page article on ``elderly foreigners" being unhappy (upset) about the discrimination against them in Korea today in terms of public transportation.
Double standards Dialogue is better than force. Use of power often provides nothing except deaths and destruction. The recent worst situation in Libya is again showing the double standards of the U.S. and its allies. According to media reports, France and Italy hav..
Education key to development The April 5 editorial Challenges for universities certainly makes a strong case for discussions on the need for higher education facing the globalized working environment in Korea and elsewhere in the world including India.
Strengthen security over Dokdo It is imperative to beef up security over Dokdo to protect the islets against a very unlikely Japanese aggression but if South Korea has to protect them, do a thorough job of it.
Better crisis management A March 18 editorial, Crisis management, is full of wisdom, journalistic maturity, thought provoking and worth considering by the stakeholders of modern global society of information revolution which has converted the world into a global villag..
Feeling of empathy Japans triple disaster of an earthquake, tsunami and a nuclear crisis is shocking and extremely sad. The direct and indirect side-effects of this economic and non-economic shock can take place anywhere in the world as Japan is the worlds third-..
Dismayed about offensive article While I usually enjoy reading articles in The Korea Times, I was greatly dismayed after having read Rick Ruffins op-ed article published in the March 19-20 edition.
Reconsider nuclear policy I do not believe that Korean nuclear reactors are safer than all the other reactors in the world. In the long range, it would be safer to follow the example of other countries and close half the reactors.
Anti-corruption drive and good governance The March 24 advertisement of the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) in Korea Times is proving to be in a real role of a tiger as king in the forest who administers the animal kingdom with honesty and great care.
Better quake warning system The recent earthquake and tsunami dealt a severe blow to the Japanese community and shook the world. The impact is huge in terms of loss of lives, devastation, and its spillover across the globe.
Biased views I am a great fan of The Korea Times. It is my small pleasure to read The Korea Times every morning. Interesting and in-depth articles always amaze me. I am a university student studying English education at the moment and wanting to become an Engli..
