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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 14:27

Hospitals and prisons

Hospitals and prisons

"Ex-president Lee Myung-bak returns home from the hospital after a special presidential pardon." With this news, Korea marked the turn of the year.

2023-01-05 16:50

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

“Gather, gather yourselves together, O nation without shame! Before you are driven away, like chaff that disappears; Before there comes upon you the blazing anger of the Lord; Before there comes upon you the day of the Lord's anger. Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who have observed his law; Seek justice, seek humility; Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of th...

2023-01-04 16:50

On 'coopetition'

On 'coopetition'

In his book, “Theory of Evolution,” Darwin said that the process of evolution was the history of DNA. The essence of evolution lies in variation, species diversity, and competition. Through these mechanisms, plants and animals have increased their number of species.

2023-01-03 16:50

My version of Grand Tour

My version of Grand Tour

The so-called Grand Tour was a traditional trip through Continental Europe that British upper-class young men undertook from the mid-17th to early 19th century as an educational rite of passage when they came of age. Although the tour originated in Britain, sons of wealthy men in other European countries as well as North and South America also took on this practice.

2023-01-02 16:50

Members of our urban ecosystem

Members of our urban ecosystem

The Korea Times' recent coverage by Lee Hae-rin concerning stray cats and the Seoul Metropolitan Government's endeavors to stabilize their population and treatment is laudable. Also, the solo volunteer citizens and civic groups that mend and tidy up the 46-odd park feeding stations and other designated feeding areas are to be commended.

2023-01-01 17:00

Modernization of traditional culture

Modernization of traditional culture

Korea prides itself on a rich culture, with over 5,000 years of history, much of it still preserved to this day. Over the past century, Korea, once a secluded nation, has transformed into a major part of the globalized and ever-changing world.

2022-12-29 16:50

What happened to family?

What happened to family?

In 2016, I had the chance to conduct research on family and the economy of Korea from a feminist theological perspective. In that paper, titled, “Who is My Family? A feminist Theological Study of 2016 Global Economy, Family and Women,” I attempted to deal with close relationships between the global neoliberal economy, family and women's lives.

2022-12-28 17:00

Puzzle of Korean insecurity

Puzzle of Korean insecurity

“Our university is very reputable,” a Korean student informs me as I grill the galbi. “The prof wanted me to tell you that.” Everything clicked in my head with that statement. It was strange that I had been invited to dinner out of the blue, but her statement brought refreshing clarity. It turns out our professor was worried about the school's reputation after hearing that so...

2022-12-27 16:45

Joyous memories of old Gyeongju Middle & High School days

Joyous memories of old Gyeongju Middle & High School days

Many social gatherings in Korea were canceled or deferred in the past three years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, however, meetings are resuming since we have shifted toward living with the virus.

2022-12-26 16:40

Christmas '44: Hell on Earth

Christmas '44: Hell on Earth

Christmas includes the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, the largest land battle fought by the United States. This was hell on Earth.

2022-12-25 16:45

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