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Sat, June 10, 2023 | 20:59

In defense of fairness

In defense of fairness

In recent years I have been watching the downfall of prominent figures due to their disgraceful and fraudulent acts. On Feb. 3, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced former Minister of Justice Cho Kuk to two years in prison for falsifying documents to facilitate his daughter's university admission.

2023-05-11 14:35

President's visit to US

President's visit to US

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has just completed a six-day visit to Washington, D.C. The relatively lengthy visit by the head of government underscores both the international influence of his nation and the high priority of the alliance with the United States.

2023-05-10 16:20

The 20th Yeongnang Literature Festival

The 20th Yeongnang Literature Festival

On the morning of April 14, I visited Yeongnang's birthplace in Gangjin, South Jeolla Province, where the 20th Yeongnang Literature Festival was being held. The first day was the poet's 120th birthday. To mark the anniversary, his third son, Hyun-cheol, now 89 and living in the United States, visited the ceremony for the first time in 13 years.

2023-05-09 16:00

'Greenlight to Freedom'

'Greenlight to Freedom'

Our friend Casey Lartigue recently opined “What's your mission for North Korea?” in The Korea Times with the public's interrogative: How can I help or get involved? The finalized response was “fundraising and donating” and the setting up of the “How to help North Koreans” project. My beginning stance was to purchase a copy of “Greenlight to Freedom,” an unsilenced autobiograp...

2023-05-08 16:30

Do you love your body?

Do you love your body?

Everyone has his or her own body. However, I wonder how many people will answer yes to the question of how much you accept your body comfortably and love your body. Probably many people will answer no. We are living in a world where we are bombarded with images, rhetoric, and discourses regarding body, flesh, face, height and being sexy. In particular, women are sexualized in...

2023-05-08 10:54

Dominion-Fox settlement is a big win for everyone

Dominion-Fox settlement is a big win for everyone

As the formal trial in the enormous defamation suit of Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News was about to begin, plaintiff Dominion agreed to end their suit for $787.5 million, about half the total amount the voting machines company was seeking.

2023-05-04 16:35

Understanding spirituality in modern times

Understanding spirituality in modern times

In recent decades, there has been growing evidence that spirituality contributes to individual and community well-being, especially in relevance to cross-cultural healthcare research and clinical practice. To a lesser extent, this trend involving spirituality has also been observed in Korea with discussions around promoting holistic human development and respecting diversity ...

2023-05-03 16:30

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

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