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Tue, December 5, 2023 | 07:47

Scout memories

Recalling the Scouting days of my teenage years easily puts a smile on my face. For many years, I was one of the Girl Scout members who genuinely enjoyed Scout programs exclusively offering the exploration of the world outside the classroom. Programs included having a campsite in the playground of my school, waking up at the crack of dawn to climb the mountain and mingling wi...

2023-08-24 16:30

Can Korea truly be globally conscious?

Can Korea truly be globally conscious?

After weeks of media buzz and national concerns surrounding the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Korea, the high-profile international event has finally ended. Although the Jamboree aimed to showcase Korea's hospitality on the global stage, it faced organizational issues that raised fears of a damaged reputation. Despite this, the commitment of governments and politicians to inve...

2023-08-23 16:30

The transformative impact of music throughout our lives

The transformative impact of music throughout our lives

If someone were to ask me right now about my favorite genre of music, my answer would differ from yesterday or even from a few hours ago. Perhaps a lively blues is what I've been gravitating towards today, while my fixation on country music ended somewhere between a few hours ago and now. Not only does music depend on mood, or the catchiness of a tune, it depends on memories.

2023-08-22 16:30

How much do I need to be happy?

How much do I need to be happy?

Wherever I can see the sky, wind, grass, trees and flowers, I appreciate all of them. It doesn't matter if the grass is an unnamed weed and the flowers are common little ones. Even if they are dandelions covered with dust in a big city like Seoul, I like them.

2023-08-21 16:30

Kudos to readers' column

Kudos to readers' column

I started to read The Korea Times when I was a college student in the distant past. I thought that reading this paper day after day would help me become proficient in English. And it did. It is no wonder then that I have had an affinity for The Korea Times even before, since adolescence.

2023-08-20 16:30

Executive team culture

Executive team culture

Many people agree that organizational culture is very difficult to change. Furthermore, it is often thought that any attempt to change it will take an unpredictable amount of time and may even be ineffective. It is true that many obstacles can stand in the way of change. But this doesn't mean that change is impossible. One crucial ingredient for a successful culture change is...

2023-08-17 16:30

US impeachment and law

US impeachment and law

“Our long national nightmare is over.” President Gerald R. Ford followed up his August 1974 inaugural address with a presidential proclamation on Sept. 8, 1974, granting former President Richard M. Nixon a “full, free and absolute pardon,” precluding indictment or prosecution for crimes committed while he was in office.

2023-08-16 14:22

Differences between Freud and Jung

Differences between Freud and Jung

Some years ago when I read about Carl Jung, the preeminent analysis psychologist from Switzerland, I was quite startled by his family background. During Jung's childhood, he experienced anxiety, mental confusion and depression because his parents did not get along. His father was a pastor respected by the people, but was furious at home.

2023-08-15 15:13

Student dilemma: embracing AI chatbots in education

Student dilemma: embracing AI chatbots in education

During my history class, my teacher assigned a report on the American Civil War. Although explicitly advising against using AI chatbots like ChatGPT, the appeal of their convenience and efficiency was hard to resist. Upon returning home to work on the report, I initially turned to traditional research methods by consulting a book from my collection. However, time constraints ...

2023-08-14 14:00

Farewell, Korea

Farewell, Korea

When I first arrived in Korea in December 1990, I never could have imagined that it would be my home for over three decades. What started as a temporary adventure turned into a transformative journey, deeply intertwining my life with the vibrant tapestry of Korean culture, people and experiences.

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