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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 19:23

Open my eyes, see what a wonderful world this is!

Open my eyes, see what a wonderful world this is!

Several weeks ago, I watched the well-known program “I want to know it” on SBS. In the past, I would watch this program on an almost regular basis, though I used to feel very upset or sad due to the mostly tragic and heartbreaking stories featured. I tried not to watch it for a while. However, as time went by, I felt a bit curious about what had been aired recently on that pr...

2023-04-04 16:38

A flock of crows

A flock of crows

A recent report on Feb. 2 said that hundreds of thousands of crows flew to Ulsan, North Gyeongsang Province from Siberia and stayed there during the winter season, causing issues for local residents by leaving droppings everywhere and short-circuiting telephone lines. The birds stayed there because of the abundant prey and places to rest.

2023-04-03 16:45

Musings on anger

Musings on anger

Confucius said in the Analects, "Is he not a man of complete virtue, who is not vexed even if men may take no note of him?"

2023-04-02 16:45

'Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without'

'Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without'

Signs of spring are here. The daffodils are poking through the warming earth. Snow is melting. I am reminded of spring cleaning. My attic is filled with items and things I accumulated with the intention that I will reuse them someday for whatever reason. Cleaning is a good thing. Recycling is even better. The outcome of repurposing makes me feel good. Spring is the right time...

2023-03-30 16:45

Gateway Arch

There is a mythical parable in Genesis 11:1-9. Its narrative about the tower of Babel tells us why people began to speak different languages.

2023-03-29 17:00

Reconciliation between Korea and Japan

Reconciliation between Korea and Japan

Over the past decade, the relationship between Korea and Japan has been complicated by historical and territorial disputes. However, amidst the fractious relationship, the Korean government recently announced a framework for a resolution to the significant issue of compensation for victims of forced labor during Japanese colonial rule. This initiative aims to put an end to th...

2023-03-28 16:48

Women's History Month - Help women reach their full potential

Women's History Month - Help women reach their full potential

March is Women's History Month. This month we celebrate women's achievements and reflect on the ongoing challenges we face in achieving gender equity. As the first female president in 117 years of Rotary International, a service organization with 140 million members worldwide, I am proud to highlight Rotary's dedication to championing and unleashing the potential of women thr...

2023-03-27 16:50

Japan and South Korea reach important accord

Japan and South Korea reach important accord

Japan and South Korea, two increasingly powerful nations, have reached an important agreement with far-reaching positive implications. On March 16, Prime Ministers Fumio Kishida of Japan and Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea shared food and fellowship in a Tokyo restaurant, and reached a remarkable level of understanding.

2023-03-26 16:50

School violence and principals

School violence and principals

According to South Korea's National Curriculum, March is the first month of the school year. It was largely presumed that this March would attract attention due to the lifting of mandatory mask-wearing in classrooms after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic. But another topic is grabbing people's attention: school violence. In fact, a certain TV drama series about school vio...

2023-03-23 16:50

On happiness of old age

On happiness of old age

Korea's interest in children is first in the world, while its interest in the aged is bottom. The number of elderly people over 100 years old in South Korea was 1,960 in 2006 and 4,000 in 2007.

2023-03-22 16:50

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