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Wed, September 26, 2018 | 23:30

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'It's the economy, stupid'

The headline of this column must be still familiar not only to Americans but to our readers as Bill Clinton's triumphant presidential campaign slogan of 1992.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-07-12 17:26

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.

Park Moo-jong | 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.

Park Moo-jong | 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.

Park Moo-jong | 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.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-06-14 16:33

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.

Park Moo-jong | 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.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-05-31 16:31

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

Park Moo-jong | 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.

Park Moo-jong | 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.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-05-10 17:21

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang