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Sun, June 4, 2023 | 00:22

Loving our low-floor bus system

Loving our low-floor bus system

Low-floor buses have no steps at one or more of their entrances. They also have a low floor for part or all of the passengers' cabins. I first became aware of low-floor buses a few years ago, when I stayed in Hawaii for academic purposes for several months, before the COVID-19 pandemic began.

2023-02-23 16:50

Irony of economic development

Irony of economic development

Usually people are not having many chances to have decent jobs as they get older. However, in some sense, this is not only a problem for seniors but also for younger people, as employment has been unstable and industry growth has stagnated in the 21st century. In this time of computer science and cutting-edge AI information technology, chances of employment and job opportunit...

2023-02-22 16:50

Tragic devastation in Syria and Turkey

Tragic devastation in Syria and Turkey

The tremendous devastation in Syria and Turkey as a result of the Feb. 6 earthquakes is an ongoing important focus of world action. The latest death toll is over 35,000, and far more people have been injured. Over one million are estimated to have lost homes as a result of this disaster.

2023-02-21 16:50

Sin and forgiveness

Sin and forgiveness

We, humans, are weak. We have no choice but to commit sins while living in this world. Envy, greed, wrong judgment, hatred, etc. are sins that come from ourselves. There are also sins that come from others. Humans get very angry when they are criticized. The more we do good things for God, the more we are criticized. But we don't need to be angry. The best thing is that if we...

2023-02-20 16:50

Who is reading fake news?

Who is reading fake news?

Information is abundant nowadays. Thanks to the internet, information is available at the fingertips of anyone with a smartphone, not just from print materials, blogs, streaming, podcasts, mainstream news media, and multiple TV channels. Googling has become accepted vocabulary. You can look up for yourself whatever is out there in cyberspace. You can even find out the salary ...

2023-02-19 16:50

My expectations of US career diplomat

My expectations of US career diplomat

The 25th U.S. Ambassador to Korea Philip S. Goldberg's 29-minute luncheon speech session was convened Feb. 6 at the Westin Chosun Seoul. He was invited by the Korea-America Association immediately after its annual gatherings there.

2023-02-16 16:50

Nostalgic journey to Montreal

Nostalgic journey to Montreal

I have traveled far and wide over the years. All but one of my travels were to satisfy my wanderlust. The only exception was my nostalgic journey to Montreal.

2023-02-15 16:50

Beijing's balloon and practical Asia realities

Beijing's balloon and practical Asia realities

The large balloon launched by China, which drifted at a leisurely pace over North America until shot down by a U.S. F-22 fighter, is definitely an odd addition to international relations. Given today's advanced satellite surveillance, along with other electronics plus human intelligence agents, the purpose of this floating device remains puzzling - and intriguing.

2023-02-14 16:50

Influence of culture on coping: Rethinking interventions

Influence of culture on coping: Rethinking interventions

As a former international student and current mental health professional, I am deeply interested in understanding how culture informs coping strategies in a cross-cultural adjustment context because it provides valuable insight into understanding human behavior that enables sustainable well-being and successful adaptation.

2023-02-13 16:50

When we were children

When we were children

In January, Koreans received a text message from the government that a U.S. satellite was falling out of orbit and there was a possibility that the debris would strike the Korean Peninsula. If parts of the satellite had collided with a nuclear power plant, a skyscraper and so on, it would have been a disaster.

2023-02-12 16:50

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