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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 19:36

Navy's national defense concert

Navy's national defense concert

For the first time in my life, I was given the opportunity to watch the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy's national defense concert invitational, presented to a wide bracket of diverse concertgoers including Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul April 26.

2023-05-02 16:20

Though life betrays you

Though life betrays you

There are times when I am disappointed or upset by some people or unexpected circumstances. I did not mean for things to go that way. But deplorably, life plays out not as I expect it to. This is the very time when I need to use my confidence in myself and faith in the absolute good being, God.

2023-05-01 16:25

Sister Faustina

Sister Faustina

God reveals his dynamic vitality through new sprouts and colorful buds in spring. The trees along the streets bring forth the freshest green leaves day in and day out. In their tiny and fragile sprouts and buds, God reveals his lively presence.

2023-04-30 16:30

Historic schools in Gunsan

Historic schools in Gunsan

A few days ago, The Korea Times published a column titled "Strolling through Gunsan," written by fellow columnist, Lee Sun-ho. Describing Gunsan as an area where the heritage of the modern era and the changes of the present coexist, he briefly but realistically introduces various modern historic sites that have been well preserved and revitalized to this day.

2023-04-27 16:52

To my great mother

To my great mother

Mother, when you were pregnant with me, you told me once when I was a child, your doctor had counseled you to terminate the pregnancy because the fetus was so weak and might be born prematurely, thereby possibly endangering your own life.

2023-04-26 16:00

Historical significance of King Heungdeok's tomb

Historical significance of King Heungdeok's tomb

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the Royal Tomb of King Heungdeok, the 42nd monarch (r. 826-836) of the Silla Kingdom, nestled in the outskirts of Angang Township in Gyeongju. The tomb contains some masterpieces, including 12 zodiac figures carved on stone panels that encircle the mound. The surrounding areas of the tomb have also yielded a wealth of cultural artifact...

2023-04-25 16:30

Grammar

Rules or principles that describe grammar began to be taught as one of the subjects in primary and secondary schools in the United States around the year 1842.

2023-04-24 16:35

On South Korean life

On South Korean life

There is a saying in Korean, “No one is above another and no one is below another.” In South Korea, people with money and power tend to ignore people without money and power. South Koreans tend to overuse their power.

2023-04-23 16:45

Protecting our children

Protecting our children

The recent incident involving drugs accidentally imbibed by teenagers in Daechi-dong, southern Seoul, came as an awful shock to many parents. Falsely introduced as a brain-boosting drink for concentration and memory, students were given drinks that were later found to be laced with ecstasy. Later, they tested positive on a drug screen.

2023-04-20 16:45

Canada's majestic Rockies

Canada's majestic Rockies

Canada is known for its scenic splendor. Chief among its natural attractions is the Canadian Rockies. I was fascinated by the Canadian Rockies, so much so that I visited them three times. Let me reminisce about my first visit to the Canadian Rockies.

2023-04-19 16:52

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