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Mon, August 20, 2018 | 20:18

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When it comes to summertime, people must think of the sizzling heat, especially the unprecedented one of this year, and music lovers may be reminded of “Summertime” from George Gershwin's 1935 opera “Porgy and Bess.”

Park Moo-jong | 2018-08-16 16:52

'Republic of Regulation'

What are public servants for? A servant is one that serves others or the home of a master or personal employer. A public servant especially performs duties for the people, namely tax payers.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-08-09 18:38

What heats up the heat

A record heat wave has been plaguing the peninsula for more than two weeks with no signs yet of abating soon, forcing Koreans to toss and turn during sleepless nights and adding to their world-renowned quick temper.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-08-02 16:51

No cure for dropping birthrate?

Do you believe that South Korea could be empty by 2750, if its birthrate continues to drop like right now? A “shocking” report by the National Assembly Research Service in 2015 predicted the worst scenario after 735 years, warning that “Koreans will be extinct by 2750.”

Park Moo-jong | 2018-07-26 17:07

How to beat the heat

The peninsula is boiling, if I may be allowed a little exaggeration. It's getting hotter day by day for sleepless nights. Some people draw it strong: “It's like sitting in a sauna.”

Park Moo-jong | 2018-07-19 17:05

'It's the economy, stupid'

The headline of this column must be still familiar not only to Americans but to our readers as Bill Clinton's triumphant presidential campaign slogan of 1992.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-07-12 17:26

Solitary living

Loneliness is a complex and usually unpleasant emotional response to isolation and also the unhappiness that is felt by someone because they do not have any friends or do not have anyone to talk to.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-07-05 17:20

Increasing 'street zombies'

“What are you talking about?” Some or many readers may be wondering if there are zombies on Seoul streets really, upon seeing the title of this column.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-06-28 15:45

Nothing to lose

A landslide is not enough to describe the victory of the progressive forces in the June 13 local elections plus the 12 parliamentary by-elections. A perfect victory would perhaps be the better and right expression.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-06-21 16:26

How to enjoy World Cup

Where has the World Cup (in Russia) gone? Many people asked this of each other ahead of the opening of the FIFA World Cup Russia, somewhat surprised by the unexpected lackluster atmosphere in a country which hosted the global football festival for tremendous success 16 years ago in 2002 together with Japan.

Park Moo-jong | 2018-06-14 16:33

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