Screen-reading is changing the picture Neuroscientists and academics still do not know just how different reading on paper is from reading on a screen, but public discussions in South Korea and overseas are getting interesting and heated.
Abstinence and fidelity The fight against AIDS is still on. At the global level, 33 million people are estimated to be living with this disease. In 2007, there were 2.7 million infected, and 2.1 million of them died from the virus.
Death of Park Yong-ha The death of Park Yong-ha came as a shock to everyone. Park was a well-known actor and singer in the South Korean entertainment business. He became popular and rose to fame in 2002's ``Winter Sonata" where he co-starred with Bae Yong-joon and Choi ..
Ensure more rights for disabled Regarding an April 20 editorial entitled ``Let's make a difference," I totally agree with the author's opinion that we should endeavor to make the country a better place for the physically and mentally challenged, in particular, by providing equal ..
Against legalizing euthanasia I wish to express my disappointment with Germany's Federal Court of Justice for bringing back the ghost of Adolf Hitler and legalizing direct euthanasia.
Mandelaland for South Africa? With South Africa in the global spotlight now due to the World Cup games this month and next, it occurred to me that it might be time to give South Africa a new national name.
Religious freedom in schools Regarding the April 25 editorial titled ``Religious Freedom," I absolutely agree with your opinion that schools run by a religious group should respect students' right to choose their religion, especially with the point that the schools should offe..
Cultures vitalizing force The June 21 article about UNESCO's new initiative ``Rapprochement of Cultures" is most welcome. Culture is a strategic element in national and international development policies and cooperation.
True spirit of sports I'm writing this letter regarding the expulsion of Nicolas Anelka and the dissension and turmoil within the French soccer team.
Do not legalize gambling It is not surprising that the proposal to legalize sports gambling has generated so much debate. Because there are both pros and cons to the idea, public opinion on this subject is often divided.
Lady Gagas new video Lady Gaga is a repulsive image that all people of good will should strive to avoid. Her most recent pornographic music video which features highly sexualized images coupled with Catholic religious symbols betrays her as nothing more than a m..
Love for Korean dramas In my living room I have a big paper box which is placed beside the TV console. It is filled up with boxes of Korean TV dramas which I purchased from the local video shop over the past decade.
Victory for the people of Iran Since the fraudulent election on June 12 last year, Irans rulers have responded to each successive public outpouring of dissatisfaction by ratcheting up the number of security forces and Basiji thugs
For corruption-free society An April 23 editorial, ``Sponsor Culture," strongly criticized prosecutors for taking bribes and raised a question on the integrity of law enforcement and the judiciary.
Good luck for Korean football team Kudos to the South Korean football team for winning its first match (2-0) against Greece comprehensively, and starting the World Cup on a high.
Human embryos are `life forms Science clearly tells us that full human life begins at conception with the formation of a genetically complete, self-directing human entity, the embryo. Life does not result from the organism when it has
Remembering sailors Regarding an April 27 editorial, ``Mourning for Sailors," I absolutely agree with the point that all South Koreans must never forget the ill-fated sailors of Cheonan. Not to make their sacrifice in vain, however, we need to take action more than ju..
