Echo-boom generation as big prosumers Statistics Korea in its early August survey defined ``the echo-boom generation as a population-spurt sub-generation born between 1977 and 1997 (aged between 15 and 35).
Good-bye, my Japanese friend It may be quite provocative to bring up a story about a Japanese friend while the atmosphere between Korea and Japan is becoming increasingly more belligerent these days. Far more so if the friend is not an ordinary citizen but a diplomat, who stan..
In praise of courageous spirits I am encouraged by courageous figures who overcome crises. They achieve this through deep insight and following the wisdom of sometimes ignoring orders from superiors. In Korea, such people later become regarded as national heroes.
Korea: a hidden economic miracle? A closer look at the diplomatic actions of Korea on global level reveals that the country has an unusual display of soft power.
Apology should come from real repentance Tokyo claimed its sovereignty over the Dokdo islets again in its 2012 defense white paper released last month.
Vain shadow In mid-December last year, Rhee called his old friend, Park, many times but couldn't reach him. Finally, he got in contact with Park's son on the phone, who said that his father had passed away. In mid-November, he had complained of discomfort in h..
Doing away with Seoul National University They are raising the issue again of abolishing the best university in the country. So I want to ask them if they are in their right minds or if they think before speaking.
Finding Mr. Kim: test of tech and heart I was 23 years old in 1970, newly hired at the Philadelphia National Bank (PNB) in the International Division.
Korea and Japan What a fantastic goal against Japan by Park Chu-young, the footballer who plays for Arsenal in the English Premier League, which helped Korea go on to earn the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics in the early hours of Aug. 11.
Independence Day Korea and India To commemorate the common anniversary of Independence Day for South Korea and India on Aug. 15, let us resolve to cooperate and coordinate on mutually beneficial economic and non-economic relations. To my mind, non-economic relations are more impor..
Money and woman Its a heartwarming combination of the two most beautiful words, for men. They are the ultimate objects of mens pursuit but they arent easy to catch – women and money.
As good as it gets I dont watch a lot of movies. I know about many of them, mainly because I read reviews in newspapers and magazines. And this is a good thing since I really hate wasting two hours watching something that is not worth the while, especially ones wit..
A Korean-American zenith This has been a watershed year for the Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Can women have it all? American news and social media have recently focused on the notion of women, particularly those in positions of power, ``having it all. ``Having it all may mean balancing a family life and professional career in a cogent and fulfilling fashion.
Beads of sweat As if the earth is soaked with sweat,
English festival ``I thank all of you for taking an active part in all kinds of activities, including the pop song contest, English golden bell contest, English spelling bee, and English essay writing contest! We were all so thrilled to see this kind of English fes..
M. Courant, pioneer of Korean studies In the course of the modern history of Korea, Westerners have undertaken a wide range of Korean studies. Among the Westerners who devoted themselves to research on Korea, Maurice Courant, a French diplomat-turned–scholar has inspired me as a ..
