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Sun, June 4, 2023 | 15:24

The man who made food shopping fun

The man who made food shopping fun

When Stew Leonard opened what he dubbed a “dairy store” in Norwalk, Conn., in 1969, it was a wonder of marketing, with a petting zoo, animated Disney-style characters and an on-site bottling plant. There were serious retailing strategies as well - a limited product line, attractive house brands, slick promotions and an abundance of free samples. The concepts pioneered in that...

2023-05-08 15:30

How Europe's carbon border tax could help Africa

How Europe's carbon border tax could help Africa

As the European Union pursues vigorous efforts to achieve its targets under the Paris climate agreement, the bloc's proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) offers the tantalizing promise of cleaner industry and reduced emissions within and beyond its borders. By putting a price on the carbon dioxide emitted during the production of certain imports, the system aims ...

2023-05-07 16:10

Let me tell a story about Tucker Carlson

I want to tell you a story about Tucker Carlson, the serial liar and useful Putin idiot who has now pulled off the hat trick of being fired by three media outlets: CNN (in 2005), MSNBC (in 2008), and Fox News (this week, without warning).

Shim Jae-yun | 2023-05-04 17:00

On mega-regional trade agreements - why they make sense

On mega-regional trade agreements - why they make sense

With the United Kingdom reaching an agreement to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), mega-regionalism is back in the discourse. Interestingly, the U.K. is neither an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) country, nor a founding negotiating member of the agreement, nor one that shares the Pacific.

2023-05-04 16:30

Thailand: Another round?

Thailand: Another round?

There have been occasional violent episodes in Thai politics and one recent massacre (2010), but the struggle for a genuine democracy has usually been relatively restrained. Maybe that is why it has continued so long.

2023-05-04 16:20

Wisdom of 'Cheugugi' in weather forecasting

Wisdom of 'Cheugugi' in weather forecasting

Korea has long been an advanced country in meteorology, taking changes in weather seriously and making efforts to understand weather scientifically. A prime example is the rain gauge called the “Cheugugi,” which was invented in Korea in 1441.

2023-05-03 10:36

Korea and US: partners in war and peace

Korea and US: partners in war and peace

Dr. Hyun Bong-hak, a graduate of Severance Medical College (today, the Yonsei University College of Medicine), is remembered as a “Korean Schindler” for his historic role in aiding the evacuation of over 100,000 refugees from Hungnam during the Korean War.

2023-05-02 17:00

Global health institutions need Africa

Global health institutions need Africa

Public-health policy has adopted an increasingly expansive perspective in recent years, reflecting a growing awareness of the many factors influencing human well-being, including the health of ecosystems and animals, and the need to facilitate global collaboration. By bridging disciplines and transcending borders, we can better address emerging threats and improve health outc...

2023-05-01 16:10

Korea as global pivotal state vs. China, Russia

Korea as global pivotal state vs. China, Russia

China and Russia were not pleased after President Yoon Suk Yeol's interview with Reuters on April 20 prior to his state visit to the U.S. They were upset at his comments on the Taiwan question and the war in Ukraine. Beijing was vehement about President Yoon's opposition to changes in the status quo by force in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese foreign minister showed no restrai...

2023-04-30 16:35

Starship: iterative design methodology

Starship: iterative design methodology

“Obviously, this is not a nominal situation,” said John Insprucker, a senior engineer at SpaceX, who was doing a webcast on Thursday's launch attempt of Elon Musk's gigantic Starship rocket. So why did Musk's employees, hundreds of whom were watching live, cheer when it blew up only four minutes into its flight?

2023-04-27 16:40

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