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Thu, May 23, 2019 | 12:21

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Britain, France and unity in Europe

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” That is how British author Charles Dickens begins his famous novel “A Tale of Two Cities,” about the turmoil and bloody violence before and during the French Revolution. The plot and characters span the English Channel, which separates Britain from France, and the rest of Europe, then and now.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-18 17:25

China's reform at crossroads

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the official beginning of China's reform and opening-up, when the third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was held from Dec.18-22, 1978

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-17 17:11

Trump is right to sanction Pyongyang

President Trump's sanctioning of three North Korean nationals for human rights abuses - levied on Dec. 10, International Human Rights Day - is a step in the right direction and should be applauded.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-16 17:30

A powerful legacy

“Oh, the vision thing,” is how George H.W. Bush once responded to a friend's suggestion that he spend some extended time alone reflecting on his overall strategic outlook, rather than consulting others on the details of tactics. Bush's apparently dismissive answer was actually a confession of his limitations in trying to construct a political message with a strategic theme of...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-14 17:16

Are e-cigarettes really harmful?

Recently in The Korea Times, there was an article titled “Smoking e-cigarettes as harmful as conventional ones” which was very misleading on many fronts. I would like to clear the “air” on this topic as many people are still in a fog when it comes to this new disruptive technology.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-13 17:21

Future of work and how to adapt

What if your employer came to you and said you were no longer on a salary, but that he would be very happy if you could continue doing your work? He'd be willing to pay you for your work upon completion, although as the company no longer offered time-based employment, you would not get a regular salary. Does this sound farfetched?

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-12 17:28

'A Doll's House'

Thanks to the benefactors of our sister who lived as a missionary in Russia long ago, I watched a Korean version of “A Doll's House” produced by promising Russian director Yury Butusov in November. “A Doll's House” was performed in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of Seoul Arts Center in Korea.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-11 17:28

MIT's emphasis on research projects in student admissions

An emerging trend in universities now sees schools moving toward including research and portfolio-based components in their student application process, something that is a departure from the traditional emphasis on grades and test scores.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-10 17:43

My Korean friend in Brazil

My friend in Brazil's name is Dae hyun, I will not reveal his family name. He is Korean, although Brazilians all know him as Joao.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-09 18:13

Effective leadership (part 2)

There are a few things that are necessary in order to create a culture of effective leadership development. First, effective leadership development culture works as a cradle for long-term talent development because it enables the long-term oriented development of leaders through a deep-dive study of what and how to develop both individually and collectively.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-12-07 17:32

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