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Wed, October 17, 2018 | 05:30

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Meeting Kim Jong-un 'again' for the first time

WASHINGTON D.C. - Marcus Borg, the author who penned, “Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time,” engages in a thoughtful inquiry that is both intellectual and spiritual. He compares the popular image of Jesus with the “real” Jesus. In the end, he sums up everything about being Christian this way: “The key aspect of it consists of believing that Jesus was who he said he was,” letting go of our previous conception about him.

Lee Seong-hyon | 2018-10-16 17:25

Korea's economic cul-de-sac

Korea is likely to be among the most vulnerable economies in Asia if the Sino-American trade war escalates. While Korea's economic strength rests on exports, this also proves to be its biggest weakness when global trade slows.

John Burton | 2018-10-15 17:39

Accidental (Sri Lankan) arsonist

A gasoline storage depot in Goyang City blew up, sending out thick, dark plumes of smoke that could be seen from Seoul. The fire consumed 2.6 million liters of gasoline over 17 hours - this was actually fortunate since only one tank exploded and no casualties were reported.

Jason Lim | 2018-10-14 17:37

Enjoying Korean desserts

My experience of Korean desserts is minimal. I've decided Koreans don't focus on desserts, though there are some foods and drinks that need mention. Over time, multiplying bakeries and ice cream and frozen ice confectioneries has made this seem beside the point. However, I think Korean desserts form part of a healthy meal, when consumed with understanding.

Bernard Rowan | 2018-10-12 17:29

Bargaining for peace

WASHINGTON - How about Pope Francis inspiring millions of the faithful in North Korea as he did in South Korea four years ago? Can we picture highly organized throngs cheering him on the way in from Pyongyang's sparkling new international airport, blessing one and all while host Kim Jong-un smiles happily beside him in the limo?

Donald Kirk | 2018-10-11 17:19

Good news vs. bad news

We read or listen to the news pouring in from around the world every morning. Of course, top priority is the news about us, either good or bad.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-10-11 16:33

This blood-soaked land

It's a lovely spot - even for dead men.

Andrew Salmon | 2018-10-10 18:26

Long haul to denuclearization

The outcome of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un Oct. 7 can be summarized in three areas of agreement: to hold a second U.S.-North Korea summit “as soon as possible,” to form “a working group” to discuss the denuclearization process, and to continue working together toward “complete denuclearization” according to the Singapore agreement.

Tong Kim | 2018-10-08 17:32

Think clean, think green

Last month we joined the annual Clean-Up Day organized by the Ocean Conservancy. We joined other volunteers at a portable tent set up on the beach in front of our apartment. Every September, VolunteerCleanup.org participates in the International Coastal Cleanup's global event (started in Texas 30 years ago, now active in more than 100 countries) and our Miami Dade County chapter mobilized in the clean-up. Last year, they had 40 clean-up sites with 3,000 volunteers clearing away tons of trash. This year, my husband and I spent two back-breaking hours combing through the beach and the bushes a...

Hyon O'Brien | 2018-10-07 17:31

All news, all day

WASHINGTON _ Foreign observers may be wondering why the case of a teen-aged boy molesting a teen-aged girl 36 years ago should sweep other news off American front pages. Koreans in particular might want to know why this transgression reaches the same proportions as did their Candlelight Revolution of two years ago when a million or so turned out nightly to protest a regime seen as corrupt and abusive.

Donald Kirk | 2018-10-04 17:03

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