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Why some of the most eligible females send men running

This is the eighth in a series of columns by James Lee, CEO of the matchmaking firm Sunoo (www.couple.net), about various aspects of marriage based on his 20 years in the business. ― ED. By James Lee Today I’ll be talking about a woman who, because of her tough exterior, more often than not sends men running the other way. At first glance this kind of woman is exactly the type to make men do a double take. She’s exactly the kind of woman to be in a profession that would make any man jealous and also has the picture perfect family background, important in Korean culture. On paper, at least, she’s the type of woman to be snatched up as a marriage partner in no time. At least, on paper. The problem with this woman ― and many like her - is that she’s already passed her prime; she’s well into their thirties. The term of choice used right now in Korea to light-heartedly describe women like her is “Golden Miss,” but in my personal opinion, something more akin to “old maid” might be in order. From the outside, women like her may appear to be happy singles enjoying their freedom,

Jun 11, 2010

Three Gates: entrance to enlightenment

By Kim Haan-young Contributing writer Korean temples are usually located in mountains and valleys and have three gates. Before arriving at the main Buddha hall, you will pass through all three. These gates symbolize the border between the land of Buddha and the secular world. ``Ilju-mun,'' or One Pillar Gate is the first entry leading into the temple compound. It is usually made with a simple architectural design, consisting of a tiled roof supported by two vertical pillars. A placard will have the name of the temple inscribed on it in Chinese characters. Naturally, the gate must have two pillars to support a roof and form an opening. However, the gate is regarded as having ultimately just one pillar by the viewpoint of Buddha Dharma. This is symbolic of the absolute and immutable truth and also the beginning of the journey toward the pure mind, the first step to reach the land of Buddha. The second gate to the temple compound is the Four Guardian Kings' Gate. This gate is the most memorable, for it contains the four celestial guardians who tower over the pilgrim, tw

Jun 10, 2010

Enjoy World Cup in good health

By Bae Ji-sook Staff reporter The Word Cup craze is soon to once again sweep the nation and even more people are eager to show their support for the South Korean football squad. However, because of the time difference between Korea and South Africa, people will have to stay up late at night and might become agitated the next day especially after stuffing themselves with alcohol and snacks. Doctors at Samsung Medical Center have shared tips on how to enjoy the World Cup matches and the accompanying sleepless nights without too much damage to the body. 1. Be mindful of the heart: Professor Lee Sang-cheol warns that the extreme tension and anxiety during the 90-minute games could put a lot of stress on the heart. "It could stimulate the sympathetic nerve and raise blood pressure," he said. Statistically, cardiovascular diseases prevail more at night and people with heart problems should take extra care during the Korean team's match against the Nigerians on June 23, he added. "Do not watch TV for too long and try to take deep breaths from time to time. If you fee

Jun 6, 2010

(92) Saju of Yi Seong-gye, founder of Joseon Kingdom

By Janet Shin Korea has been called several different names in its history. Since Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom (2333 B.C.-108 B.C.), there have been the Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla eras, which were representative names of the nation. The current official name, Korea, came from the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392), although North Korea uses the term Joseon, which was derived from the eponymous kingdom (1392-1910). The Japanese colonization of Korean in 1910 ended that era, however, and this year's centennial has left the people thinking more about the concepts of independence, decency and self-reliance of the nation. We will review some incidents that happened during the transition from the Goryeo to Joseon kingdoms by looking at the saju of Yi Seong-gye, the founder and first king of the latter. If Buddhism was the established religion in Goryeo, Confucianism was the ruling principle in the Joseon era. As a result, people began to study and practice saju, and its academic grounds have solidified since then. Yi trusted saju more than most others and he relied on saju-tell

Jun 3, 2010

Maitreya Bodhisattva in Contemplation

"The writer is a professor of Korean Tourism at Kyung Hee University in Seoul. See: www.sanshin.org.” By David Mason Contributing writer For many visitors to the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul, one treasure in particular stands out as an emotional favorite. A singular bronze statue is lit with a halo of soft light in a darkened room all by itself, which dramatically increases the effect it has on viewers, and allows people to focus all their attention upon it. Every time I have led tours of this grand museum, one of the best such institutions in all of Asia, my guests and I spend a long time just gazing upon this ancient Buddhist artwork with admiration and inspiration. This renowned icon is named the ``Geumdong Mireuk-bosal Ban-gasayu-sang," which literally means "Gilt-Bronze Maitreya Bodhisattva Half-sitting Thinking Statue." It is widely acknowledged to be one of the finest Buddhist sculptures ever produced, considered a masterpiece of Korean art and paragon of similar icons throughout East Asia. It has been designated Korea's National Treasure No. 83, an

Jun 3, 2010

Tofu each day keeps the doctor away

By Bae Ji-sook Staff reporter Including tofu in your daily diet could contribute to better health by lowering chances of getting gastric cancer by 90 percent, a group of local doctors revealed earlier this month. The secret lies in the soy, a main ingredient in the recipe of many everyday-dishes of Korea such as Doenjangguk (soy paste soup), Kongjaban (bean reduction with soy sauce) and others. Doctors at Seoul National University Hospital and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked the health of 20,000 people between 2000 and 2009 and found that the prevalence of gastric cancer among people who enjoy eating soy was a ratio of nine out of 10,000 while the ratio jumped to 100 of 10,000 people who do not like eating the food. "It means soy could lessen the risk of cancer by up to 91 percent," Professor Yu Geun-young said. The researchers assume the isoflavon from the soy protein prevents cancer moles from getting larges and helps the cancer cell destroy itself. The researchers also recorded that isoflavon restrained helicobacter pylori, which is the ma

May 30, 2010

Why even the most eligible bachelors have yet to marry

This is the seventh in a series of columns by James Lee, CEO of the matchmaking firm Sunoo (www.couple.net), about various aspects of marriage based on his 20 years in the business ― ED. By James Lee Riddle me this: there's a man, he's 39 years old, graduated from a prestigious American university and works at a rather high-profile company. Physically, he's tall, attractive, and to top it off, he's already got a swank apartment lined up for married life, a 60 pyeong (200 square meters) place in Gangnam. Oh, one more thing: his parents are educated and nice. On paper he's got everything it takes to make perfect marriage material by Korean standards. Even though this guy fits the profile of the cream of the crop, he's still single. Has some other woman already stolen his heart? He's already had the chance to do so as he's met plenty of women. What could be the reason? Are his standards too high? Is there a first, unrequited love he has yet to forget? Or is he just set on staying single forever? The answer is actually quite simple, but unexpected. By looking at his manner of

May 27, 2010

(91) Saju of former President Park Chung-hee

The most influential leader in Korean history South Korea has endured a long and winding road to realize democracy. Although Korea takes pride in its history, the recent past is comparatively short and was at times chaotic. The Japanese colonial period delayed the development of Korean self reliance and the Korean War (1950-1953) created an antagonism between the two different ideologies. Since the 1960s people have tried hard to live better by working day and night, and providing more educational opportunities to their children. Former President Park Chung-hee played a pivotal role in Korea's economic development. After the first president, Syngman Rhee, was forced out of office by the April 19 movement for mismanagement of economy and corruption, Park led a military coup on May 16, 1951, also known as the May 16 coup d'etat. The change was welcomed by those who were tired of the political chaos. After Park began his presidency in 1961, he showed great leadership in economic reformation and strong political ruling power. The poor state of the South Korean economy at that

May 27, 2010

Ten Ox-herding Pictures: Seeking the trace of original mind, buddhahood

By Chun Ock-bae Contributing writer The Ten Ox-herding Pictures describe the path to enlightenment and self-development in the Seon tradition. You can see these pictures adorning the walls of Seon monasteries in China and Korea. These paintings depict a deep metaphor for Seon practice. Seon is a school of Buddhism that emphasizes the practice of meditation as the key to awakening one’s true mind, Buddha-nature, and uncovering one’s innate wisdom and compassion. The pictures are the representation in folk images in Seon practices for training the mind. They depict a young ox-herder searching for and taming an ox. Its sequence represents a novice practitioner who comes to realize his own mind through Seon meditation. The pictures depict a young boy trying to find his lost ox. The young boy represents the practitioner and the ox represents the original mind the practitioner is trying to find. The paintings are divided into 10 stages of the meditation process while practicing Seon. 1. Searching for the ox In this first picture, the young ox-herder is in the wild look

May 27, 2010

KoreaToday Oriental medical doctors reach out to foreign patients

By Bae Ji-sook Staff reporter These days, Oriental medicine is being hailed in Korea for a very new reason― the so-called medical tourism combining medical treatment and tourism is expected to lay golden eggs to natural resources-deprived country and Eastern medicine is at the forefront. "Let's be honest. You will not make a real deal out of Western medical techniques apart from little skincare or cosmetic surgeries here. The real strength is in Korean Oriental medicine, something very original and fresh. Have you visited such clinics in Myeongdong― foreigner-frequented shopping district of central Seoul―? They are filled with Japanese tourists," said Kim Jung-gon, head of the Association of Korean Oriental Medicine. Kim stressed in his interview with The Korea Times that Korea Oriental medicine could be a big breakthrough for the domestic medical industry to move on to an international scale. "In my own clinic I greet tens of foreigners a month seeking for treatments without having to cut the flesh or remove organs. After receiving various treatments such as acupunctu

May 26, 2010
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