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Thu, January 28, 2021 | 06:59

Educating Koreans about Che Guevara

Educating Koreans about Che Guevara

At Seoul's sprawling Dongdaemun Market, among the thousands of items on sale are T-shirts of Ernesto “Che” Guevara wearing a rakish black beret. I do not understand why he inspires such fascination. Here is a summary of this polarizing man who liked seven-inch cigars. But let me warn you-it's history and not hagiography.

2020-09-29 14:59

John Burton

Topsy-turvy ties

As the 2020 U.S. presidential elections approach, it is extraordinary to see how the Trump administration has transformed America's relations with the Korean Peninsula over the past four years.

2020-09-28 17:21

Why 'Brand America' is on ballot in US election

Donald Trump and Joe Biden met for the first presidential debate on Tuesday with not just themselves, but “Brand America” itself on the ballot.

2020-09-28 17:13

Providing legal information in various languages

Providing legal information in various languages

The number of foreigners living in Korea, such as marriage immigrants, foreign workers and students, stands at about 2.5 million and they account for 5 percent of Korea's total population. Even though the government and civic groups have provided various supports to those foreigners who are unfamiliar with the Korean language and way of doing things, it is not easy for them t...

2020-09-28 17:11

Anti-discrimination, justice, and rainbow masks

Anti-discrimination, justice, and rainbow masks

On Thursday evening, Jang Hye-young of the minor opposition Justice Party posted about her latest work in the country's National Assembly. Aged 33, Jang is one of the bright young lights of Korean politics seeking to make change.

2020-09-28 08:59

Mark Peterson

Congratulations on COVID-19 handling

Korea has done a marvelous job in handling the coronavirus. There has been a recent spike, but like previous spikes, they have controlled it well, with just under 400 deaths at this point. My state of Utah, in the United States, has over 400. Korea's population is around 50 million; Utah's is under 3 million - about 1/16 the size of Korea. If Utah had Korea's record, we would...

2020-09-27 16:41

Chang Se-moon

God lost all hope and left Korea

Korea is going through an uneasy, trying time. To the surprise of many, those in power, after glorious promises of justice, equal opportunity and many other noble objectives, are tangled up in messy controversies and lawsuits, and are under fire for unkept promises.

2020-09-27 16:36

Europe's digital emergency

Europe's digital emergency

STOCKHOLM - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered an upbeat assessment in her first annual policy report (“state of the union” address) to the European Parliament this month. Clearly, the agreement this summer on an unprecedented €750 billion ($879 billion) recovery fund and renewal package has given the European Union a new sense of strength.

2020-09-27 16:35

Donald Kirk

America's 'perfect storm'

PHILADELPHIA - The Independence Hall where 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence is a vision in red brick, its clock tower looking over a park where the Liberty Bell is now encased in glass. It was that bell, famed for its hairline crack, that rang out the news of the 56 members of the continental congress approving the declaration on July 4, 1776.

2020-09-24 17:06

Troy Stangarone

Does 'October surprise' matter?

On July 5, 1945 British citizens went to the polls for the first time since 1935. Less than two months earlier the Allies had celebrated VE Day, an achievement that should have easily garnered incumbent Prime Minister Winston Churchill another Parliament in 10 Downing Street. However, when the votes were counted the Labour Party had won a 145 seat majority and Clement Attlee ...

2020-09-24 17:01

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