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Mon, July 4, 2022 | 21:43

Mr. Lee's last class

I retired on Feb. 28, but unexpectedly enticed by an earnest request from a vice principal, I became employed as a temporary teacher at Gwangyeoung High school in Gwangyang City, South Jeolla Province, where there were four teachers like me. Soon, over tea, each of us shared various episodes from our lives teaching. Mr. Lee, an ethics teacher, had an especially inspiring stor...

2022-04-25 17:00

Magnolia

Spring is stealthy and elusive in its coming and going. Not long ago, it was supposed to be spring in the calendar, yet it was still so cold and windy like winter. Then I chanced to look at the fresh growth of flowers and plants in the garden and realized that spring had been here for a good while already. I know seniors are more sensitive to the cold weather, but I seem to b...

2022-04-24 15:47

One grain of millet

“Go down and down as far as you can. You should not miss the fact that you have to go down even for a moment. Open the gates. Open the door wide, share, and mingle with the people on the floor, so that there is no error between individuals and groups.” - Jang Il-soon

2022-04-21 17:00

On who looks like a professor

Recently, I read Julia Metraux's article, “Who Looks Like a Professor?” which she wrote eight months ago. Immediately, upon reading the headline, in my mind's eye, I began to visualize former professors whose classes I attended in my school days. I imagined and contrived the appearance I preferred to stereotype. My now personal discerning and comparative mental picture may, p...

2022-04-20 17:00

Russia's Arctic strategy

“America and Britain play cold-war games with Russia in the Arctic.” That headline sums up a situation growing steadily more ominous.

2022-04-19 17:00

Native Korean dogs

Since the dawn of civilization, dogs have been the animals most tightly attached to humans, almost like family members, due to their unconditional affection, outstanding intelligence and unflagging loyalty. Dogs seem to understand the minds of their human masters perfectly and follow them regardless of their age, gender and other aspects.

2022-04-18 17:13

Respecting various voices

Whose voices does our society listen to mainly? Social minorities - including women, the youth and disabled people - have not had enough opportunities to speak in public spheres. Empowering these people by respecting their voices can lead to a more mature democracy.

2022-04-17 17:00

Dangers of organizational practices

Organizations striving to improve themselves typically focus on organizational culture. They might use a survey to determine what areas to work on. However, since these surveys only cover organizational culture, organizational practices-i.e., mores or conventions-are largely left out. Ignoring these is a major blind spot and may lead to irregular, unethical, or even corrupt b...

2022-04-14 17:00

Our new president

The 20th presidential election of the Republic of Korea ended and the winner was confirmed by a narrow margin. The media is now racing to publish reports on the composition and political orientations of the new government.

2022-04-13 17:00

Ambassador Kennedy and Australia

President Joe Biden has nominated Caroline Bouvier Kennedy to serve as United States ambassador to Australia. Earlier, she served as ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017 where she received high marks, demonstrating diplomatic skill, political shrewdness and personal grace.

2022-04-12 17:00

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