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Fri, May 7, 2021 | 10:31

Putin's presser in context

By Arthur I. Cyr President Vladimir Putin of Russia held his traditional year-end press conference on Dec. 17. The annual show is certainly preferable to the grotesque show trials of Stalin's Soviet Union, and provides real information.Putin dismissed United States elections as flawed. Later, when rioters invaded the U.S. Congress on Jan. 6, Russia's media reacted with script...

2021-01-13 16:50

Pandemic fatigue

It's been almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic struck countries worldwide, pushing many economies into recession, discouraging people from traveling abroad and drastically changing numerous aspects of our lives.

2021-01-12 16:19

'Let us dream'

Still in the midst of COVID-19, our future looks uncertain. Nevertheless, I may hope and dream thanks to my faith in the Providence of God.

2021-01-11 17:00

Does Jeju need 2nd airport?

I remember the beautiful scenery I saw on Jeju Island, including the green ferns on volcanic cones (or oreum) and the emerald sea. It was peaceful and relaxing to walk in nature on Jeju. According to a 2018 survey of tourists visiting Jeju by the Jeju Tourism Organization, “enjoying the natural landscape” was the most popular response on why they chose Jeju as their destinati...

2021-01-10 16:49

Philosophy of climate change

What is climate change? You might say, “I know more or less about climate change.” However, you may or may not know about the ongoing changes which add up to a surplus amount of greenhouse gases (such as CO2, CH4, gaseous H2O, N2O, and CFC). The presence of these gases in the atmosphere acts like a lid that traps heat from solar radiation and contains it for a long duration s...

2021-01-07 16:35

Three generations dedication to Korea's freedom

Although it has been seven decades since the 1950-53 Korean War broke out, the spirit of thousands of fallen U.N. warriors evokes in me a sense of pride and respect.

2021-01-06 16:50

Phasing out of Kori plant

On a balmy autumn day in 1972, a tall antenna tower collapsed. There were 30-meter-high six-guy-wired communication towers located in the barbed-wired compound near Gimpo International Airport west of Seoul. The owner, one of the U.S. agencies in Korea, had suspected that it may have been an act of terrorism.

2021-01-05 16:57

Jericho Clinic

Due to the pandemic in 2020, I could not easily engage in charity work for migrant workers. So instead, I tried to write more English essays to contribute to the Thoughts of the Times in the hope of reaching out to many people. But I have never forgotten to pray for the welfare of migrant workers.

2021-01-04 16:50

Underappreciated power of cold showers

Cold showers can change your life and have positive physical and mental benefits. The idea of taking cold showers daily year-round may sound insane. Who in their right minds would choose to subject themselves to the suffering of standing below running cold water in the shower? Nevertheless, a growing community of global advocates backed up by scientific data are pushing forth...

2021-01-03 16:41

Being thankful for the present

It is plain impossible in golf to hit a satisfying shot every time. Even if you have a perfect swing, you cannot hit the ball flawlessly. We are human beings destined to blunder. Besides, a good golf swing is elusive. It takes years of practice, patience and persistence before you have confidence in your swing. Suddenly, however, your confidence mysteriously disappears, leavi...

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