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Thu, June 21, 2018 | 07:28

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How to enjoy World Cup

Where has the World Cup (in Russia) gone? Many people asked this of each other ahead of the opening of the FIFA World Cup Russia, somewhat surprised by the unexpected lackluster atmosphere in a country which hosted the global football festival for tremendous success 16 years ago in 2002 together with Japan.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-06-14 16:33

It is never too much to stress the importance of tourism in this global village. In particular, international tourism, both incoming and outgoing, has implications on a country's balance of payments as a huge player in its economy.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-06-07 15:32

How to beat traffic hell

Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of Korea, with a population of 10 million, has many tourist attractions, including a route of Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) edifices, namely five grand palaces, scattered in its heartland.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-05-31 16:31

The late LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo, who passed away Sunday after a year-long illness, was laid to rest Tuesday after his body was cremated and his ashes were buried under a tree according to his wishes

Park Moo-jong | 2018-05-24 16:15

Is Teachers' Day necessary?

Three days ago, the country marked its 65th Teachers' Day in a rather odd atmosphere amid a heated debate over whether the special day to honor these people should exist.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-05-17 16:32

Slip of the tongue

French President Emmanuel Macron has been the talk of the global town thanks to his apparent slip of the tongue he made during his visit to Australia last week, as reported by mass media worldwide.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-05-10 17:21

Pillars of our society

Tomorrow is Children's Day when the nation takes the day off to get together with the “masters of tomorrow” and this year people are lucky enough to have one more holiday on Monday, as the day falls on Saturday.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-05-03 17:12

Cowardly anonymity

What could be one of the most cowardly acts of today? Traditionally, on top of the list of cowards used to be those who shoot or stab a man in the back. Those who beat women may be included on the list, too. Lying is also a signature behavior of cowards.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-04-26 16:44

'Gapjil' sisters born to manor

The latest infamous behavior of a Korean Air heiress reminds me of two Korean proverbs: “Just as the twig is bent, the tree inclined” and “Like mother, like daughter.”

Park Moo-jong | 2018-04-19 18:08

How about quitting smoking?

National Security Office chief Chung Eui-yong has been spotlighted for his brave, heartfelt but somewhat “dangerous” advice to the “adorable” supreme leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, during their dinner on March 15 in Pyongyang.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-04-12 17:32

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