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Wed, November 30, 2022 | 02:46

Fond memories of Spain

Fond memories of Spain

The 2022 NATO Summit in Madrid, Spain, drew much attention from around the world to its host country, including from Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who participated on June 29 and 30. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of Spain's accession as a NATO member state.

2022-07-27 17:00

Passion of Lee Jung-seop

Passion of Lee Jung-seop

During summer vacation, I walked along several parts of the Olle Trail in Seogwipo on Jeju Island with a retired professor and two elder sisters. One of the most interesting paths was Lee Jung-seop Street, made in memory of the artist, Lee Jung-seop (1916-1956). Walking every corner of his street, I could feel his passion, creativity, loneliness, longing, wandering and dedica...

2022-07-26 17:00

With our imagination

With our imagination

“A Conversation between Greta Thunberg and the Dalai Lama” is a book based on the dialogue that the Swedish climate activist and the spiritual leader of Tibet had on the climate crisis in January 2021. Reading this book, we can learn about climate feedback loops, which are processes that can amplify or diminish the effects of different factors on the climate system

2022-07-25 16:37

Nuclear is no magic bullet, Mr. President

Nuclear is no magic bullet, Mr. President

The newly inaugurated President Yoon Suk-yeol has started to reveal how he “runs” the country and, when it comes to energy and climate policies, it looks like all he talks about is “nuclear, nuclear, nuclear.”

2022-07-24 15:18

A pathway to happiness

A pathway to happiness

Many critical decisions I made in my past were flawed by a lack of foresight: either by deluded, sweet seduction or thoughtless impulse. The ripple effects of unwise actions were often catastrophic. I spent much time in regret and self-blame for my unintelligent decisions. But as I matured, I discovered I am hardly unique and have realized all mortals, born imperfect as we ar...

2022-07-21 17:00

'What's your ethnicity?'

'What's your ethnicity?'

At a recent local library lecture, an old man who sat at the far end of my row asked me a question. I did not get his question right away because there were three other seats between his and mine. Three other old men were sandwiched between us. Not expecting a question from a stranger, I ignored him. Then the following happened:

2022-07-20 17:06

First trip abroad amid COVID-19

First trip abroad amid COVID-19

For most Korean nationals, this summer may be a time to pick up two- or three-year-old overseas vacation plans, as most countries, including Korea, have eased some travel restrictions and have given us back our time and freedom to travel in the world.

2022-07-19 17:00

Boris Johnson is out, but not quite yet

Boris Johnson is out, but not quite yet

Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as Conservative Party leader on July 7, but is not out of power. Characteristically, he seems to be maneuvering to cling to office as head of the British government as long as he can.

2022-07-18 17:00

India needs to address low-income people's vulnerability to climate turmoil

India needs to address low-income people's vulnerability to climate turmoil

On July 12, I went through a news article published by the BBC titled, “World Population Day: India will overtake China in 2023, says the U.N.” I was not surprised as I am a citizen of India and know first-hand the particulars of the situation. Four years, in India, I could observe the often spoken about demographic changes closely. This article made me think more about the d...

2022-07-17 16:33

Life is worth a bit of suffering because it's worth living

Life is worth a bit of suffering because it's worth living

While admitting that I am a feeble nonagenarian with disabilities, I still want to be my own master. As long as I can rise to my feet and move around, I do not want to be a burden to my children or to be imprisoned in a nursing home.

2022-07-14 17:00

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