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Thu, April 26, 2018 | 16:46

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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

What to expect from summit

On Friday morning the world will watch President Moon Jae-in shake hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the south side of Panmunjeom, probably with broad smiles on their faces.

Tong Kim | 2018-04-25 16:47

Washington and Beijing's perspectives on inter-Korean summit

For the last few weeks, I have travelled to Washington and Beijing, and North Korea was a major topic. While honoring the Chatham House rule, here are a few perspectives to share, pertinent to the upcoming North Korea summits with South Korea and the United States. The primary purpose is to inform North Korean leader Kim Jong-un about how the outside world really thinks about Pyongyang's current moves and, importantly, that's why this time Kim should truly take the courage to denuclearize.

Lee Seong-hyon | 2018-04-24 16:37

Some pre-summit thoughts

On Friday, the two Koreas will open another chapter in the history of their peninsula. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will cross the military demarcation line for a one-on-one meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Success or failure, the inter-Korean summit _ the third of its kind _ will carry significant implications.

Choi Sung-jin | 2018-04-24 16:01

Reporters and refugees

Whenever I receive a request for a media interview, I recall what the late Chun Shin-ae said about journalism: “The interview is the honeymoon, publication is the divorce.”

Casey Lartigue, Jr. | 2018-04-24 15:59

Possibilities peak as summits near

Some years ago, I wrote a book characterizing Korea as a “land of extremes.” The recent conversion of Kim Jong-un from belligerent nuke-wielder to apparent diplomatic peace-monger seems to bear out that contention.

Andrew Salmon | 2018-04-23 18:17

End the war, settle peace

U.S. Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo traveled to Pyongyang for a secret meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over the Easter weekend.

Tong Kim | 2018-04-22 17:34

My recent trip to Guatemala opened my eyes to the mystery of the lost civilization of the Mayans, and how it was rediscovered.

Hyon O'Brien | 2018-04-20 16:47

'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

Advice for Kim Jong-un

As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un prepares for his upcoming two summits (inter-Korean and with the U.S.), he could use some insights from the outside world, in addition to his “in-house” consulting. The gist is twofold. One, he should be strategically committed to denuclearization this time. Two, South Korean President Moon Jae-in could be his last chance. So, Kim should grab this opportunity and chart a new course of action to be regarded as a “normal country” (as Kim wishes to be, according to interlocutors).

Lee Seong-hyon | 2018-04-17 17:09

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