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Sun, June 24, 2018 | 10:16

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I would like to take issue with Henry Seggerman’s article, “A historical context for ISIS” (Korea Times, April 9, 2015). While there are some interesting points in his opinion piece that deserve debate, he has got his basic facts wrong on Syrian history. He alleges that the French colonizers of Syria “exercised control by installing the 15 percent minority Alawis as the ruling class.” He further claims that “after independence, the Assads and their Alawite clique continued oppressing Syria's Sunni majority.”

2015-04-15 16:09

Korea's driving culture

Korea has shown remarkable growth in auto production and sales over the last three decades. Korea ranks 10th in auto production since 2005, and Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors’ combined sales stand in the global top five since 2010. Their combined sales exceeded 8 million vehicles in 2014. Korea’s auto registrations passed the 20 million mark in October 2014. It is the world’s 15th and the fourth in Asia following Japan, China and India.

2015-04-02 16:44

Native English teachers and Korean students

Shocking as it is that a female English teacher from South Africa openly poisoned students in a Korean school, it may be one indicator of some long-standing racist sentiment held by some. It is not something that Korean people can change, but it is a reality about which we need to be aware.

2015-03-25 16:54

The future of humankind

By ironic coincidence, the very informative article titled: "The future of force" by professor Joseph S. Nye from Harvard University was published (Feb. 16) during the week in which a draft resolution for the 70th anniversary of the end of the World War II was officially circulated among the 193 member states of the United Nations

2015-02-24 16:52

Need for more democratic education

I am proud of studying at one of the Republic of Korea’s many esteemed universities. The pool of knowledgeable faculty members as well as talented students and researchers is an eternal source of inspiration. Acknowledging the great potential and the good reputation of Korean educational institutions, I am willing to believe that there is a little yet critical element missing; namely, democratic values.

2015-01-18 16:31

Vigilance against abusers

"The Interview" has truly stimulated much ado. Centered around a CIA　plot to assassinate Kim Jong-un and usher in a new democratic order, the satirical film has called on many to revisit the realms of freedom of speech.

2014-12-31 16:10

Abolish early graduation policy in high school

Science high schools have intensive education curricula, students who attend these can graduate in two years. The policy has advantages, in that students have more time than other students. But I think there are also disadvantages, so early graduation in high school should be abolished.

2014-12-02 16:35

Low interest rates and entrepreneurship

Monetary and financial policies dominate economic conditions. The former remains at the heart of focus today as the Bank of Korea (BOK) struggles to strengthen its identity as an effective institution insular from political clout.

2014-11-25 16:53

Need for more attention to unpopular sports

Do you know who Kim Hyung-jun is?

2014-11-10 16:23

About silence on OPCON

In the Oct. 30 editorial titled, "Silence on OPCON," the South Korean government's decision to put off its takeover from the United States of what critics describe as "military sovereignty" is depicted as "dereliction of duty" by President Park Geun-hye, who remained mum Wednesday on this issue during her budget speech in the National Assembly.

2014-11-04 16:45

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