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Wed, August 15, 2018 | 09:02

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Understanding foreign policy of Korea

Korea is providing a lot of opportunities to social science researchers and analysts with various programs. Recently an influential workshop, titled “Korea Workshop for Foreign Residents in Korea” was held last month under the collaboration of the Korea Foundation and East Asia Institute.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-14 18:02

'Rejoice and Be Glad'

“God loves a cheerful giver.”(2Cor 9:7) How to live with joy in our daily lives is an enduring task for all people. Joy is something like a trademark or symbol representing not only personal but communitarian happiness, dignity, and satisfaction. Blooming smiles and laughter reveal the inner condition of the heart. Joy is truly the fruit and the witness of virtuous life.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-13 17:10

Difficult Japan-US trade negotiations begin

Aug. 9 was the start date for trade negotiations between the governments of the United States and Japan. Analysts expect Robert Lighthizer, the top U.S. trade negotiator, to press for a new bilateral trade agreement between these economic great powers. Japan's government prefers to operate within the status quo, meaning established multilateral forums and agreements.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-12 17:30

Lifting of sanctions and denuclearization

This refers to The Korea Times article on July 23 “Exceptions to sanctions needed for better inter-Korean ties, say South Korean FM.”

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-10 16:51

Walking tours in Manhattan

I was in Manhattan until mid-July this summer. I have been accustomed to the glocal metropolis, since I stayed there for a considerable period during 1966-67 and again 1977-81.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-09 18:40

Woodcutter steals fairy's plumage

Oh Young-jin of The Korea Times on July 21 suggested the woodcutter would need an attorney after hiding a nymph's robe of feathers to make her his wife. Morality disputes over the Korean folktale erupted when 107 female activists in the #MeToo era submitted a petition to the presidential office to erase the story from children's books because it muddles up the crimes of stalk...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-08 17:31

Adopting stewardship code

A recent commentary on South Korea's controversial draft Korea stewardship code, to be adopted by the country's National Pension Service (NPS), highlighted resistance to the planned reforms from conglomerates (chaebol) and their supporters in academia and elsewhere ("NPS hit for introducing stewardship code," June 27, The Korea Times.)

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-07 17:21

My interests in France

First of all, I wish to congratulate France on winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. Having been engaged in the cotton business with a French trader for three decades, I am interested in the French way of life spanning from language and culture to politics and economy.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-06 17:23

Danger of populism

We all assumed World Wars I and II taught humanity the basic lesson that death and destruction are best left in the past, and that the United Nations and its international economic and legal organizations are meant to prevent such atrocities from happening again. However, the world since Sept. 11, 2001, seems to reflect a whole different picture and Armageddon is no longer a fiction, but a possibility.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-05 17:13

Election controversy in Pakistan

Former cricket sports star Imran Khan is now the recognized Pakistan election victor to be Prime Minister. Khan himself never doubted success - he made a flamboyant victory speech before the announcement of official results.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-08-03 16:41

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