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Sat, December 2, 2023 | 02:13

Excessive privileges of parliamentary members

Excessive privileges of parliamentary members

During one of my visits to Europe before the pandemic, I had the privilege of a lunch appointment with a distinguished official who was both a member of parliament and a government minister of a European nation.

2023-07-11 16:30

Walking along forest trail

Walking along forest trail

One sunny summer day, I walked along a green forest trail where the scent of pine trees and various herbs refreshed my mood. The green forest with its positive energy provided by nature relieved my tired mind.

2023-07-10 16:30

There are good stories in you

There are good stories in you

Writing a short story about a girl who plays the guitar made me want to learn how to play it. The guitar was not a big part of the story, however, my urge to learn it grew.

2023-07-09 16:30

My dear friend

My friend, Ahn J.H. has died. I learned the sad news today from The Korea Times. I knew him for over five decades.

2023-07-06 16:30

A word or two about literature

A word or two about literature

What is literature? Literature commonly refers to creative writings in prose or verse that express ideas of permanent or universal interest and have superior and lasting artistic merit. The creation of literature is a uniquely human activity, born of man's timeless desire to understand, express and share experiences.

2023-07-05 16:30

Old house of Nampa in Naju

Old house of Nampa in Naju

In 1929, Korea was occupied and governed by Japan. As a result, many Japanese people migrated to Korea and began living here. They discriminated against Korean students and Korean people. The same year, Korean students in Gwangju launched a protest against the unjust attitudes of the Japanese for the first time.

2023-07-04 16:30

Korea's inter-country adoption and social exclusion

Korea's inter-country adoption and social exclusion

On May 11th Korea marked the 18th anniversary of Adoption Day, intended to raise public awareness about adoption, promote a positive adoption culture, and encourage domestic adoption of children in need while safeguarding their rights and interests. For nearly two decades, the government has attempted to achieve these important goals through the enactment of new policies, but...

2023-07-03 16:30

Like father, like daughter

Like father, like daughter

Far back in the past, I was rummaging through the contents of boxes for an old book, when I encountered a diary that my youngest daughter Ji-seon had kept when she was a fourth grader in elementary school. Out of fatherly curiosity, I thumbed through a few pages and found some lines that caught my attention.

2023-07-02 16:30

Putin's nuclear threats and averting Armageddon

Putin's nuclear threats and averting Armageddon

As the costly war in Ukraine grinds on, Russian President Vladimir Putin adopts an increasingly menacing posture. In particular, he is making more references to the possibility of using nuclear weapons.

2023-06-29 16:30

My liberation from hyper-myopia

My liberation from hyper-myopia

Recently I underwent cataract surgery. I had been myopic since elementary school, so I had taken my poor visual acuity for granted. After I became an orthodontist, my eyesight started to be even worse. However, I never thought about cornea surgery because I worried about unexpected side effects that might lead to a focusing issue. The ability of orthodontists depends mainly o...

2023-06-28 16:30

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