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Solitary living
Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation and also the unhappiness that is felt by someone because they do not have any friends or do not have anyone to talk to.
2018-07-05 17:20
Increasing 'street zombies'
“What are you talking about?” Some or many readers may be wondering if there are zombies on Seoul streets really, upon seeing the title of this column.
2018-06-28 15:45
Nothing to lose
A landslide is not enough to describe the victory of the progressive forces in the June 13 local elections plus the 12 parliamentary by-elections. A perfect victory would perhaps be the better and right expression.
2018-06-21 16:26
How to enjoy World Cup
Where has the World Cup (in Russia) gone? Many people asked this of each other ahead of the opening of the FIFA World Cup Russia, somewhat surprised by the unexpected lackluster atmosphere in a country which hosted the global football festival for tremendous success 16 years ago in 2002 together with Japan.
2018-06-14 16:33
'Overtourism'
It is never too much to stress the importance of tourism in this global village. In particular, international tourism, both incoming and outgoing, has implications on a country's balance of payments as a huge player in its economy.
2018-06-07 15:32
How to beat traffic hell
Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of Korea, with a population of 10 million, has many tourist attractions, including a route of Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) edifices, namely five grand palaces, scattered in its heartland.
2018-05-31 16:31
Modest funeral
The late LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo, who passed away Sunday after a year-long illness, was laid to rest Tuesday after his body was cremated and his ashes were buried under a tree according to his wishes
2018-05-24 16:15
Is Teachers' Day necessary?
Three days ago, the country marked its 65th Teachers' Day in a rather odd atmosphere amid a heated debate over whether the special day to honor these people should exist.
2018-05-17 16:32
Slip of the tongue
French President Emmanuel Macron has been the talk of the global town thanks to his apparent slip of the tongue he made during his visit to Australia last week, as reported by mass media worldwide.
2018-05-10 17:21
Pillars of our society
Tomorrow is Children's Day when the nation takes the day off to get together with the “masters of tomorrow” and this year people are lucky enough to have one more holiday on Monday, as the day falls on Saturday.
2018-05-03 17:12
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