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Fri, May 7, 2021 | 11:03

COVID-19, school sched.

A few days ago, in my apartment complex, there was an announcement regarding the preliminary measures for enrolling school-aged children in elementary school. Conventionally, this process was done directly on-site. The notified parents had to take their children to the corresponding school and face-to-face contacts were made with teachers.

2021-01-27 17:52

Contribution to motherland

There are various fruits, including imported ones, at every local convenience store. The tangerine is one of them and it is so cheap that everyone can easily buy and eat it. However, in the early 1970s, the fruit was so rare and expensive that I couldn't afford it.

2021-01-26 16:44

Rising distrust amid the pandemic

The emergence of COVID-19 has proven to be a balance-changer in the 21st global system. The deadly situation is reminiscent of events such as the Plague of Athens in 430 BC and the Black Death in Europe in the 14th century, which also dramatically changed the continental and global landscape.

2021-01-25 17:34

Secret to good health

What is the secret to good health? Getting vaccinated to protect ourselves from the dangers of COVID-19 is definitely on the top of everyone's minds these days. In fact, such a longing to be healthy has been a lifelong wish for people throughout history.

2021-01-24 18:15

How should higher education change?

The ongoing pandemic has proven to be an eye-opener regarding the lens through which we view our higher education (university-level) system. In addition to the obvious advantage of avoiding adverse health issues, students can attend online classes from wherever they like at their leisure. Online courses also save commute times, which can then be utilized by the students for o...

2021-01-21 17:05

The world needs more Casey Lartigues

When I was reading the news about North Korea three years ago, I stumbled across an organization most of you are familiar with - Freedom Speakers International, formerly known as Teach North Korean Refugees. I thought it would be a good idea to send my BA thesis to the FSI. The thesis centered on teaching vocabulary to advanced students of English, so it seemed like a good id...

2021-01-20 17:00

Unique pagoda with memorable history

I am in awe of the unique 10-story marble pagoda of Gyeongcheon Temple (National Treasure No. 86) on display in the lobby of the National Museum in Seoul. Most ancient Korean pagodas were made of granite, brick or wood. They are distinctive monuments designed to enshrine sacred relics at Buddhist temples.

2021-01-19 16:40

Black expat's grief

It was December 2019 when I informed my family that I'd be moving to South Korea to teach English. Their apprehension, fear and concern was expected. All they heard was “North Korea” and immediately envisioned me diving in trenches underground to protect myself from a nuclear attack obviously caused by the infamous Kim Jong-un. I reminded them that the Korean War ended 67 yea...

2021-01-18 16:49

Hope in struggle

On a recent evening there was an unexpected heavy snow fall. Many struggled to return home from work on the slippery streets, while cars were at a virtual standstill for several hours, slowly creeping along on the snow-covered roads.

2021-01-17 16:47

Guilty in Korea

Around one year ago, I published a few articles here about the absurd criminal trial that I, my wife and a very honorable senior couple were facing. How has the tragicomedy played out so far?

2021-01-15 16:55

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