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Fri, October 20, 2017 | 23:20

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THAAD and logic of sovereignty

It was the ear-shattering noise of U.S. military jets that piqued the curiosity of a group of Chinese tourists in South Korea. After confirming with their Korean guide that what they saw was “indeed American” fighter jets, they asked:

Times Forum | 2016-08-23 17:03

Economic fruits of FDI

Aesop’s Fables have been widely used for the teaching of ethics and scruples to children all around the world for over 2,000 years. Korean children grow up reading famous folk tales and fables including Aesop’s Fable of “The Fox and the Crane.” These fables are fictitious but useful in life and true to nature.

Times Forum | 2016-08-22 17:01

Koreans' knowledge of China

A Chinese government official once told me why he likes Koreans more than the Japanese. “It’s because when I talk to Koreans, I can tell what they’re thinking inside. It’s written all over their faces. But when I talk to the Japanese, I don’t know what they’re thinking inside. I have to guess a lot.”

Times Forum | 2016-06-28 16:52

Repudiating Gordon Brown

What do you do after you brought your party’s control of government to a dramatic end? You become an international scold, blaming the world’s problems on everyone else - who have no ability to solve any of them.

Times Forum | 2016-05-20 15:33

Moon steps down, are Democrats doomed?

Lately, it seems that more and more, the necessary changes and advancements in Korea seem to be put off until the next President takes office in February 2018. Economic, social, justice and diplomatic policies need attention and upgrades. The independence and professionalism of the National Assembly, justice system, Supreme Court and intelligence agency urgently need strength...

Times Forum | 2016-01-31 16:36

A new North Korea?

The recent nuclear test by North Korea left all of the DPRK’s neighbors uneasy. Unlike in the past, North Korean officials did not notify China of its planned test, which angered the Chinese government. As per usual, South Korea, Japan, and the United States lodged condemnations against the North’s surprise test.

Times Forum | 2016-01-25 16:03

FDI grievance by FX volatility

Globalized and connected as the world is today, changes in foreign exchange rates keenly affect the economic life of all nations. Traditionally, commodity trade was the major influence on exchange rates. These days, however, cross-border capital movements affect the exchange rates more strongly. Of capital movements, short-term speculative capital movement adds greater volati...

Times Forum | 2016-01-25 15:58

Lee Ae-ran's song '100-Year Life'

By Chang Se-moon One song that came from nowhere and now is one of the most popular songs in Korea is 100-Year Life. This song appears to be an adaptation of Korea’s most popular folk song, Arirang, which is the name of a hill over which a lover walks away after saying goodbye to his or her lover. My understanding is that the song was composed with lyrics by Kim Jo...

Times Forum | 2016-01-24 17:01

A special book donation

Do you know what keeps a college professor awake at night as retirement nears? A new lecture position? A plan to write a book? What to do during long, leisurely hours every day? No. The answer is “books.”

Times Forum | 2015-12-18 16:43

Anatomy of transfer pricing

Currently 15,980 foreign companies are operating in Korea. While hiring workers and producing goods and services, foreign investors encounter numerous difficulties and experience a variety of grievances. One particular grievance brought to our attention is that they suffer from a discrepancy between the value of imported goods assessed by the Korea Customs Service (KCS) and t...

Times Forum | 2015-11-16 16:08

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