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Wed, November 21, 2018 | 12:57

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Panmunjeom and the JSA

As one familiar with much of the legend and fact surrounding the DMZ, my interest was piqued recently by an article in a competing newspaper with the headline “Google thought Panmunjeom [sic] was in North Korea.” Based on information provided by the Korea Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), the article reported that one of the most commonly found errors reported by forei...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-15 17:01

Organizations without answers

Which organization has a better chance of survival: organizations that already have answers, or organizations that are looking for them? If we see organizations as having fixed problems to solve, then of course organizations with answers have the advantage; however, if we see organizations as growing organisms, this advantage turns into an impediment, as an organization's cur...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-14 16:37

Sleeping St. Joseph

Dreams appear while sleeping. Sometimes, dreams come true but many dreams are underlying and hidden in the unconscious world. Usually, dreams reveal mysterious signs that show not only potential dangers but glad tidings as well.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-13 17:09

Can Korea be reliable partner for Africa?

To many Africans who have visited the Republic of Korea, three scenarios come to mind when thinking of this country: breathtaking scenery, hallyu, cultural heritage and unique cuisine; the absence of poverty and hunger; remarkable economic growth; and Koreans willingness to share their development experience.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-12 16:11

On the wharf of Hungnam Port

At the culmination of the Changjin Lake Campaign in Hamgyong Province, North Korea, in December 1950 during the Korean War, Captain Leonard LaRue of the SS Meredith Victory, a merchant marine cargo ship, was ordered to evacuate retreating United Nations soldiers from Hungnam Port. The wharf was filled with the chaos of the retreating soldiers and North Korean refugees who wer...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-11 16:44

My trip to Kyushu

Despite having taken many trips to Kyushu, I didn't know why the rural area around Yufu was so attractive to elderly Koreans. The four-day tour at the end of May was taken by 47 senior citizens _ my coed high school classmates commemorating the diamond jubilee of our graduation. The total area of the city is 319.4 square kilometers, around half the size of Seoul (605.2 square...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-10 16:43

Latvia in Baltic states

The year 2018 marks the centennial anniversary of Latvia's declaration of independence and formed statehood in 1918. That, in and of itself, makes this year the ideal time to visit Latvia and the other Baltic states of Lithuania and Estonia, as each country is hosting numerous nationwide and local events. One of the highlights will be the Song and Dance Festival.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-08 18:16

My Facebook experience

I don't exactly know what made me open a Facebook account. Nor do I know when I started forming networks with friends from various countries. However, I have been keeping in touch with 685 people through my social media account. Their nationalities are so diverse: Korean, American, Canadian, Australian, Kenyan, Filipino, Scottish, South African, Vietnamese, English British, J...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-07 17:32

U.S. Spear needed in Asia regardless of Trump-Kim summit outcome

In his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, U.S. President Donald Trump must hold firm and maintain the U.S. military presence in East Asia - regardless of whether or not denuclearization is achieved.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-07 11:00

Pleasure of reading classics

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is known as one of the greatest playwrights in English literature. Although "Hamlet" was written about 400 years ago, it is a popular play and is part of many high school and university English literature courses. Shakespeare's masterpieces provide invaluable wisdom, applicable to various problems and issues that people face in their lives. "Ha...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-06-05 22:29

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