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Understanding body, finding happiness

By Rachel Lee In today’s society, how to keep trim and maintain discipline has become essential regardless of age, gender and job. Thus, a growing number of people have been imposing self-discipline on themselves to maintain their best state of mind and body, consistently exercising for their health and well-being. Yoga and Pilates are among workout regimens pursued by these people. Numerous celebrities have released yoga DVDs with their high level of expertise and know-how. Moreover, what’s noticeable is that the number of men engaging in yoga and Pilates has soared over the years. Inside a yoga studio in Sinsa-dong in southern Seoul, women and men pick up a mat and sit down getting ready for an hour-and-20-minutes class. The weather is sunny and soft music plays in the background, calming tensions and relaxing the body. They have one thing in common _ a slim, toned and supple body, which gives an idea of the effects yoga has upon practitioners. “Unlike weight lifting exercises that only develop muscles, yoga stretches them and maintains bo

Jul 12, 2012

(196) Saju of Korean presidents

By Janet Shin Public figures hopeful of becoming the 11th South Korean president have started to make their moves for the upcoming election on December 19th this year. Some have already declared their candidacy while others are still deliberating. The public’s attention is pulled toward various interests accordingly. The approval ratings are continuously reported based on diverse formations with predicted scenarios of either a two-way race or multilateral competition. Many political pundits appear on current affairs TV programs to state their views about the future leadership and each candidate’s prospects. Meantime, people may also find some eccentric analysis here and there, such as foretelling the destiny of each candidate. People usually read saju to foresee their destiny. When it comes to determining a national leader, they apply more criteria in search of a comprehensible answer. Other than saju, face readings, feng shui of their residences along with interpretations of their ancestor’s tombs, words from a shaman, palm readings and even names are cited to infer who w

Jul 12, 2012

Fight for independence with love and patience

Dear Dr P, I’m a 24-year-old Korean living at home in Australia. My family just became aware of my Sri Lankan boyfriend, who I have been secretly seeing for a long time. We intended to marry within the next few years, once we have become settled into our jobs. We are both in our final year of medical school and will not be financially solvent for a while. As expected, my family is strongly opposed to this relationship and has threatened to disown me if I continue. My mother believes it will be the end of my reputation within the Korean community and that it is a matter of “life and death”. For the time being, my partner and I have ended our relationship, with the intention to start publicly dating again next year. I am torn between my love for this man and feelings of guilt for betraying and disobeying my family. I feel that if I give up this relationship I may be reasonably comfortable in a relationship with someone my parents will approve of, but am afraid that I will be settling for less, and that I will miss out on a truly wonderful life. We love each other for ou

Jul 12, 2012

A thin line between sexy and trashy

By Jung Min-ho, Kim Bo-eun, Bahk Eun-ji As the temperature gets higher, the layers of clothes get thinner. A lot of young women strut the streets in overly revealing clothes as extremely short skirts or see-through tops are in vogue this summer. As skirt hems rise and shirts are open to show more cleavage, some wonder where the line between sexy and trashy is when it comes to exposing flesh in public. It’s true that Korean society has become more open to women who dress provocatively, however many people, especially older generations, still frown at the sight of women in skimpy outfits. While some are still coy about showing a lot of flesh in public, more and more young women think it makes them look cool to wear revealing clothes in public. “I think showing your body means confidence and there is nothing wrong with it,” said 21-year-old Bang Su-won. “I don’t see any problem with women wearing revealing clothes on the street. What they wear is entirely up to them.” Breaking social pressure The 1970s was a turning point for Korea in terms of women’s bodies and th

Jul 11, 2012

Buddhist sect spreads temple cuisine

By Do Je-hae Korea’s Buddhist temple cuisine is becoming more popular among healthy eaters within and outside Korea. Reflecting the trend, the main theme of the largest Korean Buddhist sect’s visit to New York last month was food. It organized a two-week promotional campaign to highlight and raise awareness about temple cuisine, one of the highlights of the templestay program which marks its 10th anniversary this year. The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, an affiliate of the Jogye Order, has tried to modernize the recipes and make them more accessible to the public here and abroad. “Temple food practices reflect some important values, such as the beauty of doing things slowly and sharing with others,” Ven. Beopjin said in an interview with The Korea Times last week. “New Yorkers were excited to learn about the templestay program and temple cuisine.” Temple food, referring to what monks and visitors eat at temples, is basically vegetarian and prepared with natural ingredients without artificial seasoning. At temples, eating is a part of the meditative discipline.

Jul 10, 2012By Do Je-hae

'Sasang' constitutions can reveal personalities

By Lee Sung-hun “Sasang” Constitutional Medicine values the relationship between the mind and the body. The balance between Yin and Yang and the differences of “Qi,” or life energy in internal organs depending on one of the So-Yang-In (SY type), So-Eum-In (SE type), Tae-Yang-In (TY type) and Tae-Eum-In (TE type) constitutions not only affects our physiological status, but also results in differences in emotional characteristics and attitudes. Many readers are familiar with the differences between men and women, popularly described in “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus,” by American relationship counselor John Gray. Such emotional differences exist among the different constitutions which can help us foster relationships with others. SE types tend to be introverted, mild in temper and pay close attention to detail. A strong sense of pride along with their meticulous nature can lead to a perfectionist character who does not like having mistakes they’ve made pointed out by others. Generally, you can trust an SE type person to take care of things on their own. However, the pu

Jul 9, 2012

Blogging about mom's cancer

Daughter’s journal becomes way to grieve over death of loved one By Noh Hyun-gi Watching a close one die is a painful experience that many can’t easily confront, but one daughter has kept a daily journal in her blog about her cancer patient mother right up to her funeral. It was her way of remembering her mother, fighting a slow-motion sense of loss and grieving about her most loved one. Seong Mi-ryung, 54, documented her mother Geum Dong-in’s finals days, capturing the 77-year-old in her blog on a daily basis since she was diagnosed with liver cancer until she passed away and was cremated. Photos in Seong’s blog show the tumor eating her mother away in an unstoppable speed. One of the last photos posted online shows the body of Geum dressed and was placed inside the coffin. “It became a calming ritual for me to review the hectic days and to look at them with objectivity,” she told The Korea Times. “My mom’s final days would have been blurry in my memory because of the emotional strain had I not blogged about them.” Seong is the eldest of Geum’s three daughte

Jul 9, 2012

Pollock cooked in 'Cheonggukjang'

Pollock cooked in Cheonggukjang Courtesy of Samho Media“Cheonggukjang” or fermented soybean paste is famous for its anti-cancer properties. As an organic seasoning agent, it is rich in high quality protein, carbohydrate and fat. Cheonggukjang is also a great source of calcium, iron, magnesium, and other vitamins. Pollock cooked in cheonggukjang is a great complete dish that includes the fish meat, kimchi and the bean paste. Ingredients (serves two) You will need 140 grams of pollock, 20 grams of “Misutgaru” or a powder of mixed grains, 20 grams of starch, 80 grams of kimchi, 60 grams of cheonggukjang, 20 grams of onion, 20 grams of leek, salt and pepper Step by step 1. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Cover it with starch and misutgaru and fry it in a pot 2. In a separate pot, boil cheonggukjang with diced kimchi, onion and leek to make the sauce 3. Put the fried fish in a new pot, pour the sauce over and cook until the sauce seeps well into the fish Cooking tip Pollock can be replaced with other white-meat fish. You eat the fish on t

Jul 5, 2012

Uncontrollable bad thoughts are symptoms of depression

Dear Dr.P, I have lived in Korea for a number of years. I love living here, and my condition is by no means a reflection of my time in Korea! I have had for some time a problem of uncontrolled bad thoughts. These thoughts have led to panic attacks and lately, a real feeling of confusion and unhappiness. I have managed to live with these problems for a number of years but seem to be running out of energy to control them. Recently, it has become increasingly harder to go out and relax with friends or to go about my usual daily routines. My marriage is suffering as well as I tend to vent my anger and frustration on my wife. Some of my depression has to do with her from past events in our lives together. I tend to just stay home these days. I want to feel normal again and be free these bad thoughts and anxieties. I have had headaches for the last few weeks. I feel that my limit has been reached and professional help is needed. I am not in danger, but realize my life can be much better with some help from a professional. (anonymous) Dear Anonymous, I am so sorry that you

Jul 5, 2012

(196) For those who have lost their way — an extraordinary life story

By Janet Shin Take a look at people who work in the same occupation and you can notice that some are quite content while others are not. Likewise, in our daily routines, we are sometimes satisfied while other times bored. Needless to say, the consequences in life do not always correspond to the amount of effort and one does not always get what he or she is longing for. A man once used to be a waiter at a nightclub but became a lawyer. He entered a top ranking university to study law at 40 and passed the bar exam. His new occupation, however, didn’t bring him honor and money as he couldn’t please his clients. Instead, his unusual life story became interesting material for newspaper articles. Before long, a film about hilarious gangsters and a leader was released. It was “My Boss, My Hero” in 2001. And then, it continued to other titles in the series, like “The Mafia, The Salesman” in 2007. He thinks his life intrigued filmmakers and they used it as a basis for their works after his story was printed. Life does not unfold as one expects or plans. For this reason, many peopl

Jul 5, 2012
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