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. Steven L. Shields

SOS: save our subway

The International Radio Telegraphic Convention in 1906 adopted the Morse code equivalent of the letters S, O and S as an international maritime distress call. The sequence was chosen because it was distinctive. The letters did not represent any words. Years later, in popular usage, mnemonic phrases were (and still are) often used, such as “Save Our Ship” or “Save Our Souls.” ...

2023-04-18 16:45

. Casey Latigue

What's your mission for North Korea?

It is usually a lovely moment when a questioner approaches the microphone and asks, almost apologetically, “How can I help?”

2023-04-17 16:45

. John J. Metzler

Taiwan's 'Democracy Trifecta' angers sullen Beijing

Taiwan's vibrant but threatened democracy had a good week. After months of facing ominous political threats from the Chinese communists, which may eventually culminate in Beijing's invasion of the self-governing island, Taiwan seemed sure-footed diplomatically with a little help from its friends.

2023-04-16 16:47

. Daniel Shin

Is ChatGPT-led AI revolution mostly hype or hope?

In the age of AI, it can be difficult to know what the truth is. However, there are some things you can do to help you determine what is true and what is not. One thing you can do is to look for multiple sources of information. This can help you get a more complete picture of what is going on in the real world. Another thing you can do is to look for sources that are well-rep...

2023-04-16 16:40

. Donald Kirk

On defense against China

The United States has strengthened its defenses in East Asia by gaining year-round, permanent access to nine bases in the Philippines. These aren't American bases, but U.S. troops can move in and out of them as needed for exercises or, for that matter, in a real war.

2023-04-13 16:42

. Kim Sang-woo

State visit to bolster Yoon's domestic standing

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and growing U.S.-China strategic rivalry will have a profound effect on the future global system. The world seems to be heading toward a two-bloc system. However, it will not be like the bipolarity that existed during the Cold War, when the great power rivalry extended and affected the whole world. Today much of the Global South is refusing to tak...

2023-04-13 16:32

Bernhard J. Seliger

Wildfires, afforestation and climate change adaptation in South and North Korea

On a late March Sunday around noon on Mount Inwang, just opposite the former presidential palace, the Blue House, trees suddenly burst into flames like matches, smoke develops and in an incredibly short space of time the whole mountain is enveloped in dark smoke clouds.

2023-04-12 16:30

. Bernard Rowan

Freedom scores, autocrats parry, 'Pilseung Korea!'

The contest between the Alliances for Autocracy and Freedom continues. Its energy gains pace. The year 2023 has been a busy year thus far. Russia's prosecution of a war on Ukraine has stalemated, with a spring offensive by Ukraine in the offing. Finland has joined NATO, a major blow to Russian regional ambitions and autocracy.

2023-04-11 16:45

Cho Hee-kyoung

Work smarter, not harder

You would've had to have been living under a rock for the last few months to have not heard about ChatGPT, the latest generative artificial intelligence (AI) developed by OpenAI, that is designed to understand natural language input and generate human-like responses in various contexts. Goldman Sachs, an investment bank, recently issued a report predicting that AI could repla...

2023-04-11 16:30

Troy Stangarone

The US-Korea alliance at 70

For more than seven decades the U.S.-Korea alliance has provided peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. It is one of the most successful alliances of the post-World War II period and has been a focal point for what has become a robust and wide-ranging partnership. It is a moment well worth celebrating and one that the United States and Korea will mark with a state visit...

2023-04-10 16:47

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