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Mon, June 5, 2023 | 02:49

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

Korea and India as catalysts for Indo-Pacific era

Korea and India as catalysts for Indo-Pacific era

The world today is in crisis. In the United States and Europe, for example, the rise of “woke” politics is challenging the traditional Judeo-Christian values and classic liberal views of the West and its institutions from within. There is an alarming cacophony of conflicting ideas about society and the human condition, from the nature of the state to individual identity and g...

2023-04-27 16:30

Dalai Lama's 'misbehavior'

Dalai Lama's 'misbehavior'

In a recent viral video, the Dalai Lama can be seen asking a seven-year-old boy, at a widely attended public ceremony, to give him a hug and then, “Suck my tongue.” The immediate reaction from many in the West was to condemn the Dalai Lama for behaving inappropriately, with many speculating that he is senile, a pedophile, or both. Others, more charitably, noted that sticking ...

2023-04-27 16:20

Our transgender friends and neighbors are wide awake

Our transgender friends and neighbors are wide awake

Let's get a few things out the way right now.

2023-04-27 16:20

From TikTok to the top: How Fifty Fifty found success in a 50/50 chance industry

From TikTok to the top: How Fifty Fifty found success in a 50/50 chance industry

The world of K-pop is highly competitive, with new groups constantly competing for attention and fans. In such a crowded market, standing out is not easy. However, for the four-member girl group, “Fifty Fifty,” success came quickly and explosively, thanks in part to their early viral popularity on TikTok.

2023-04-26 17:13

For Fox News, the cost of doing business

For Fox News, the cost of doing business

If we conjure the spirit of Pollyanna, if we look on the bright side of life, we can probably convince ourselves that Fox News has suffered a guilty verdict in the court of public opinion.

2023-04-26 16:20

Taking action on North Korean human rights

Taking action on North Korean human rights

In order to raise awareness of North Korea's human rights conditions, various actions by the current government, including the recent release of the Unification Ministry's report on North Korean human rights, have been observed.

2023-04-25 16:40

India-Korea bonhomie in 50th year of diplomatic ties

India-Korea bonhomie in 50th year of diplomatic ties

India-Korea bonhomie appears to be at an all-time high, particularly at a time when Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin visited India when both countries are commemorating the Golden Jubilee of their diplomatic ties established in 1973. This diplomatic relationship dating back to half a century has evolved over several centuries and has seen many strides over the past 2,000 year...

2023-04-25 16:30

HD Hyundai needs to walk the talk

HD Hyundai needs to walk the talk

The Amazon rainforest is being devastated by gold mining. Mining in the Amazon is not a new issue. However, the area destroyed by mining in Brazil increased exponentially in recent years due to a steep rise in gold prices along with the introduction of hydraulic excavators in the mining activity.

2023-04-24 16:40

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