Fair Investigations, Not Emotions Terrorism is a constant threat to Mankind, committed by individual and states. It is a major crime against humanity. What has happened in Mumbai, the economic center of India, is extremely condemnable and no human being can endorse it under any cir..
Dont Ignore Rights Abuses I must take issue with David McCann's assertion that ``the sunshine policy is not a political policy but something like humanity.''
Teaching Qualifications I would like to reply to a May 12 article in the Letters to the Editor section, ``How to Recruit English Teachers,'' as we all know the hagwon (private language institutes) system of employment is its own worse enemy.
Renegotiations Over US Beef An April 24 editorial, "Ill-Prepared Market Opening,'' helped me realize the seriousness of the harmful effects beef imports will bring to innocent Korean consumers.
Put Peoples Health First Regarding the editorial ``Ill-Prepared Market Opening,'' published in the April 24 edition of The Korea Times, I absolutely agree with the idea that the beef market opening is not just an economic issue but a matter of life and health.
Highly Unempirical and Propagandistic Recently, I read an opinion article, a ``hit piece" by Steve Schertzer from Boulder, Colorado, an English teacher who formally taught in Thailand. He made many claims about English teachers that are unfair.
Koreans Themselves Embrace Cultural Change I'm writing in response to an April 17 op-ed article, ``Westernization of Korea?'' by Steve Schertzer. The sad fact is that many foreigners that arrive from Western countries such as America or Canada come to Korea often with a certain idea or beli..
E-2 Visa Restrictions As a native English teacher in Korea I would like to take this opportunity to respond to all the negative stories that have been appearing in the news about us lately. I'm frankly quite tired of seeing us portrayed as criminal, drug using pedophile..
Indifference to E-2 Visa Holders A little over a month ago, I contacted the Korean Ministry of Justice over a personal immigration matter and ended up talking with Lee Dong-wook. He was extremely helpful and very concerned about helping me with an immigration question concerning m..
Visa Affairs Need Improvement I am writing in response to Lee Dong-wook's December 26 article ``Misunderstanding of the New E-2 Visa Regulations.'' At first glance Mr. Lee, I thought you might be providing some helpful information. Instead I was offended at your condescending d..
English Language Problem In the present age of globalization almost every job in Korea requires some level of English proficiency. Many jobs require that the potential employees have a high level of English proficiency in both writing and speaking. In addition it is often ..
Medical Exam for E-2 Visa Applicants As the parameters of the new E-2 visa medical exam are defined, I urge caution and serious, careful deliberation of potentially unforeseen consequences of this exam. I want to highlight a few of these, and urge lawmakers, educators, and other invol..
New Strategy for English Teachers I am a native speaking English teacher. I am currently working at a middle school in Seoul. I have been teaching English at the school for one year and three months now.
Alternative Solution to Visa Rules Over the past few weeks I have received a lot of feedback through various channels concerning my opposition to the new regulations. Some of it has been fair while others just resort to the usual unrealistic realm of thinking.
