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Sun, February 5, 2023 | 15:36

Police and definition of danger

Police and definition of danger

"We understand that, unlike in usual times, it was not a problem that could have been solved by deploying police or firefighters in advance. As you know well, yesterday there were various disturbances and protests in downtown Seoul, so police troops were dispersed to these places."

2022-11-08 16:39

“The beginning of wisdom is a definition of terms” a quote attributed to Socrates. By defining things agreeably we are able to discuss and communicate about things. “Human nature” is an expression whose meaning is in continual contestation and in somewhat of uproar debate to this day.

Kim Ji-soo | 2022-11-07 17:00

A tribute to Korean parents

A tribute to Korean parents

Korea was one of the world's poorest countries in the mid-20th century. Today, however, Korea's GDP ranks 10th and its trade volume is 7th in the world. Indeed, Korea has come a long way and is the envy of less-developed countries.

2022-11-07 15:08

Mudflat festival

Mudflat festival

The 13th Mudflat Festival was held last Oct. 9 and 10 in Jangcheok, a coastal village in the Yeosu peninsula, which is half an hour away by car from south of the Suncheon Bay wetlands. The main event featured hands-on experiences such as looking for seashells, catching fish, and a singing contest.

2022-11-06 17:00

Seven-year action plan

Seven-year action plan

“The climate is changing; why don't we change?” was the catchphrase of “Youth 4 Climate Action.” In the book with this catchphrase as its title, Fr. Stephen Ki-suk Yang, the chairperson of the Ecological Environment Committee of the Diocese of Suwon, shares 14 stories about the environment and suggests various concrete ways to overcome the climate crisis.

2022-11-03 14:34

Upsurge in teen drug use

Upsurge in teen drug use

Although illicit drugs have existed in Korean society for some time, they did not attract significant political and social interest until the year 2000.

2022-11-02 14:17

For a smooth listening exam in College Scholastic Ability Test

For a smooth listening exam in College Scholastic Ability Test

Nov. 17 is the day of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), abbreviated “Suneung” in Korean. This year, the number of test-takers will amount to approximately 508,030 across the country.

2022-11-01 15:14

Ven. Master Wongwang of Silla

Ven. Master Wongwang of Silla

Although I am not Buddhist, my enthusiastic interest in Korean Buddhist heritage has led me to explore many ancient temples, hermitages, and all things about Korean Buddhist art and culture. My family is from Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom, and I am fortunate that my father, Choe Nam-ju, was a pioneer of Korean archaeology.

2022-11-01 11:29

Meet challenges head on

Meet challenges head on

I am surprised, shocked and confused. But most of all, I am scared for our future. For most of my relatively young life, I grew up and learned to take for granted that the world lived in harmony. And that the world's problems are there to be solved, eventually.

2022-10-30 14:28

Leaders, lettuce and crisis in Britain

Leaders, lettuce and crisis in Britain

Rishi Sunak has been elected leader of the Conservative Party, and become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom (Britain plus Northern Ireland). This follows the incredibly brief and tumultuous tenure of hapless Prime Minister Liz Truss.

2022-10-27 14:15

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