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Sun, January 20, 2019 | 18:59

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'Nuna' and 'hyeong'

Every country has its own inherent words for expressing respect to one's family. Similarly, Korean people have peculiar callings: “oppa,” “eonni,” “nuna” and “hyeong.” They are intrinsically accustomed to using these words among family members, since they started to form relationships with elder sisters and brothers at an early age. People with a different cultural mindset fr...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-30 17:27

Always write down your ideas

Richard Branson keeps emphasizing it is crucial to write down ideas. I could not agree more; not because Mr. Branson is a billionaire, so it is a sensible move to follow his advice. Rather, having a habit of writing down our fleeting ideas can positively impact our lives. You do not need a piece of paper; you can use notes on your phone, even your laptop. Anything you can use...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-29 17:50

To stem the tyranny of the majority

This refers to the interesting article: “Koreans take back their country. Americans will too,” by Stephen Costello, published in The Korea Times on Oct. 13.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-28 17:49

Britain, EU and US security

“Spooked by Brexit, Mr. Bond?” That is the caption under a photograph of actor Daniel Craig, the current James Bond, pistol in hand, looking concerned. The picture appears in a May 2016 issue of “The Economist,” the influential weekly published in London.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-26 19:07

My trip to Kunming, China

I recently traveled to Kunming in China's southwestern Yunnan Province. It is a place I will long remember for its incredible beauty and the rich cultural life it shares with neighboring villages and towns.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-25 17:15

For successful college entry

When there is a mismatch between what someone says and what someone does, it can be described as betrayal. More likely, though, it is an innocent, if misguided, form of behaviour we know as “dissonance” - and it occurs a lot in education. For example, when we ask parents what they want for their children, overwhelmingly the answer is they want them to be happy, healthy and to...

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-24 17:31

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-23 18:00

Korea and the rebirth of Bamyan

Afghanistan has been seen as a nation of war and conflict for decades. It has suffered from civil war and ethnic tension for years and there is still an ongoing armed conflict where dozens of people are killed on a daily basis. Signs of war persist in the capital city, public buildings are heavily fortified and guards armed with automatic weapons seem to be everywhere.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-22 17:45

Remember Cuban missile crisis lessons

The Cuban missile crisis occurred more than a half century ago, but the lessons of that unique and terrifying event in the Cold War continue to resonate. If anything, contemporary complacency about the distinctive destructiveness of nuclear weapons makes reviewing this moment in history more important, not less.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-21 17:39

Age of anthropocene

We live in the age of the Anthropocene. There are people exploring every place on Earth and Saturn and its moons as well. There are now lines to reach the top of Mount Everest, while biologists crawl on their bellies to get close to wild animals. Submarines study the undersea trenches and take pictures of the Titanic and other vessels that only know the black of cold, salt water.

Thoughts of the Times | 2018-10-19 17:38

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