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Tue, April 24, 2018 | 15:50

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Lucy and the football

Having lived here for 28 years, I don't enjoy being the eternal skeptic regarding South-North relations because, like everyone else, I would like to see a peaceful resolution to the Korean War and a more stable security situation on the Korean Peninsula. The current “breakthrough with North Korea,” however, makes me feel as though I have been sent via time machine back to the...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-23 18:13

Paul Ryan's retirement from the House of Representatives

The announcement by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) that he will not seek reelection in 2018 is important but not entirely surprising. His campaign war chest is substantial, as always, and until the April 11 public retirement announcement, he has been characteristically active. Nevertheless, public as well as private speculation was growing that he would bow out this ye...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-22 17:33

Special train to Pyongyang

"Special Train to Pankow" was the political G-pop sensation of the 1980s.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-20 16:45

Cross borders at Korea TESOL conference

All great teachers have a burning passion inside them. They don't just want to improve their students' skills. They want to change minds. Change the way things are done. Change the world, one lesson at a time. This year, those teachers meet at Yongin on May 12. Why? It's the Korea TESOL National Conference.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-19 17:25

Trump, Kim should deal with US allies' interests

U.S. President Donald Trump's historic decision to meet Kim Jong-un to address the North Korea nuclear crisis brings with it opportunities for a peaceful resolution as well as risks. Among the many priorities involving this summit, President Trump must safeguard the interests of U.S. allies while striving for verifiable North Korean disarmament.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-18 16:31

'Who could have saved Sewol?'

At the fourth anniversary of the April, 16, 2014, sinking of the ferry Sewol, the wounds smart afresh. Commemoration events are being held in Korea and abroad. At this time of sadness remembered and as the efforts to secure answers to unresolved questions surrounding the disaster continue, one can't help but contemplate how utterly grim it must have been for the victims to di...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-17 17:08

Necessity of broadcasting act revision

The Broadcasting Act revision bill has taken center stage in the latest interparty negotiations as the main opposition Liberty Korea Party and the Bareun Mirae Party declared a boycott of legislative affairs, with them taking issue with the bill.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-16 16:21

Arbor Day diary

During a rainy day on April 5, a bus carrying 45 members the Korean-American Association (KAA) spent the day at the United States Army Garrison Humphreys (USAG-H or simply Camp Humphreys), located in Pyeongtaek, 88.5 kilometers south of Yongsan Garrison in Seoul. The party, headed by KAA Chairman Park Jin, was composed of some retired military generals, several young women an...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-15 16:03

Baltic states show importance of NATO

The White House hosted the Baltic Summit on April 3, underscoring commitment to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Media focus elsewhere is unfortunate.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-13 18:14

Improve human rights in N.Korea

Amid the myriad of issues for Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un to consider for their possible summit this May - nuclear disarmament, missile programs, the U.S. military footprint in South Korea, sanctions relief, economic aid, etc. - human rights considerations must not fall by the wayside.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-04-12 17:37

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Missile attack on Syria