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Thu, September 28, 2023 | 23:17

A word or two about literature

A word or two about literature

What is literature? Literature commonly refers to creative writings in prose or verse that express ideas of permanent or universal interest and have superior and lasting artistic merit. The creation of literature is a uniquely human activity, born of man's timeless desire to understand, express and share experiences.

2023-07-05 16:30

Old house of Nampa in Naju

Old house of Nampa in Naju

In 1929, Korea was occupied and governed by Japan. As a result, many Japanese people migrated to Korea and began living here. They discriminated against Korean students and Korean people. The same year, Korean students in Gwangju launched a protest against the unjust attitudes of the Japanese for the first time.

2023-07-04 16:30

Korea's inter-country adoption and social exclusion

Korea's inter-country adoption and social exclusion

On May 11th Korea marked the 18th anniversary of Adoption Day, intended to raise public awareness about adoption, promote a positive adoption culture, and encourage domestic adoption of children in need while safeguarding their rights and interests. For nearly two decades, the government has attempted to achieve these important goals through the enactment of new policies, but...

2023-07-03 16:30

Like father, like daughter

Like father, like daughter

Far back in the past, I was rummaging through the contents of boxes for an old book, when I encountered a diary that my youngest daughter Ji-seon had kept when she was a fourth grader in elementary school. Out of fatherly curiosity, I thumbed through a few pages and found some lines that caught my attention.

2023-07-02 16:30

Putin's nuclear threats and averting Armageddon

Putin's nuclear threats and averting Armageddon

As the costly war in Ukraine grinds on, Russian President Vladimir Putin adopts an increasingly menacing posture. In particular, he is making more references to the possibility of using nuclear weapons.

2023-06-29 16:30

My liberation from hyper-myopia

My liberation from hyper-myopia

Recently I underwent cataract surgery. I had been myopic since elementary school, so I had taken my poor visual acuity for granted. After I became an orthodontist, my eyesight started to be even worse. However, I never thought about cornea surgery because I worried about unexpected side effects that might lead to a focusing issue. The ability of orthodontists depends mainly o...

2023-06-28 16:30

Brother Andre

Alfred Bessette (1845-1937) was one of those called to be a follower of Jesus. His journeys from laborer to religious brother, from doorkeeper to builder and unifier of the church drew much attention. As the man of miracles on Mount Royal in Montreal, he is now the patron saint of family caregivers in Canada.

2023-06-27 16:30

Disappearing bees, thriving AI

Disappearing bees, thriving AI

Over the past few decades, two seemingly unrelated trends of significance have emerged, capturing global attention and concern. One is the mysterious disappearance of bees; the other is the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).

2023-06-26 16:30

No more war

Sometimes when I feel cold during the night, it is not a good sign. I used to feel that I woke up on the wrong side of the bed on such mornings. For the last few days, I have felt like that. I have been concerned about my mother's health, as she could not eat well and was not in good shape.

2023-06-25 16:30

About originality

About originality

I once asked a former biology professor long ago, if I say or write “ATP is the energy currency of the cell,” do I have to cite the source of the statement? His reply was that if it is not common knowledge, then yes, you must speak “quote-unquote” or put a footnote in your writing giving credit to the original source.

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