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Tue, September 25, 2018 | 06:21

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Hope for inspiring policies

President Moon Jae-in apologized July 16 for what will be a failure to keep his campaign pledge to raise the minimum wage to 10,000 won ($8.86) per hour by 2020. His comment came the same day as a remark by Finance Minister Kim Dong-yeon that the 10.9 percent minimum wage increase for next year will be a burden on the economy. Moon's apology, however, gave little relief to sm...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-25 16:53

Remembering coup attempt in Turkey

July 15 is one of the most important days in Turkish history. It is called Democracy and National Unity Day due to its valuable and honorable meaning for the democratic world.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-24 17:16

One day, I took time to visit Kim Se-jung's museum exhibition called “the Joy of the Arts” to appreciate the representative works created by eight Catholic contemporary sculptors including Kim Se-jung (1928-1986), Choi Jong-tae (1932-) and Sr. Choi Bong-ja, among others.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-23 17:21

China's interests lie in South Korea

This refers to The Korea Times' July 11 column “China's reputation cost on NK,” by Lee Seong-hyon, published on July 11.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-22 17:21

The summit - Finland, Russia and US

Geography counts in diplomacy, as well as military and other more tangible occupations. The Helsinki summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Donald Trump of the United States has sparked controversy. As usual, context helps.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-20 16:52

World Cup musings

France's 4-2 victory over Croatia was a fitting finale to a memorable World Cup. This edition produced so many dramatic moments and thrilling goals. One theme that stood out was tremendous efforts to compete against the odds, contributing to an exciting spectacle. Despite not emerging as champions, many team's competitive spirit earned plaudits around the world. This was espe...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-19 17:11

100 students, 22 countries, one mission

Early this month, students from around the world came to Seoul as guests of the Korean government. Invited by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to participate in the 2018 “Youth Peace Camp,” a program celebrating its 10th year, these young men and women, most of them in their 20s, spent a week in Korea from July 3 to 9 enjoying what was for most their first trip t...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-18 16:40

Visit to eastern Canada

My recent visit to Eastern Canada was full of excitement. Since it had been 37 years since my last visit there, it was intriguing for me to note some peculiar aspects of the 21st century Canada from a different angle.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-17 17:34

IAA Korea Chapter

After returning from the 5th Asian Advertising Congress in Taipei, Taiwan, in the fall of 1966, (see RASKB Transactions Vol. 87) I was successful in placing a couple of news stories in Seoul business newspapers about my accidental role as "chief delegate from Korea." The editor of one of those papers, Mr. Shin In-sup, appeared one day in the office of my fledgling advertising...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-16 17:07

British prime minister takes charge of Cabinet

On Friday July 6, Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain assembled her Cabinet at Chequers, the country retreat, to thrash out negotiating positions for terms of leaving the European Union (EU). She emerged the winner, but then Brexit Secretary David Davis resigned, followed by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-07-15 17:29

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang