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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 14:14

Penchant for winter mountaineering

Penchant for winter mountaineering

On a nippy Sunday morning in February many years ago, I was on a train to go to Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province. I was going to climb Mount Jaeyak, not far from Miryang city. In my mid-70s and still somewhat thriving, I had not fully recovered from the flu. It had completely exhausted me for two weeks. But I was determined to challenge the high mountain. Like always, I was...

2023-02-06 17:00

Nepotism

Jason Lim's early January opinion piece about nepotism prompted me to say a little bit more about possible entanglements and ethical dilemmas of the activity. Furthermore, his article reminded me of what someone had said long ago: “Aptitude tests show that you will succeed in a business where your father is boss.”

2023-02-05 17:00

As the world drowns in noise

As the world drowns in noise

These days I have been reading a verse from the Book of Matthew (7:7) again and again over several weeks, because these words struck me very much and I wanted to keep them in mind in my daily routine. These words depict God as a gracious, merciful father who is willing to give me anything and everything that I may need. I remember that I made up my mind to keep that in mind. ...

2023-02-02 17:00

On happiness

The reason we live life is happiness. But we do not know what happiness is, and we do not know what we live for. South Korea currently ranks 102 out of 178 countries on the happiness index - almost last.

2023-02-01 17:00

Humility in the Bible

Humility in the Bible

Many prophets appeal to us to seek the Lord. Especially in this time of trials, what does it mean to seek the Lord? Prophet Zephaniah says: “Seek the Lord, all you humble … Seek justice, seek humility.” (Zephaniah 2:3).

2023-01-31 16:50

Mobility rights?

Mobility rights?

I love Seoul's subway. It never fails to bring me to my destination on time. This belief had been firm, until an incident where a specific train did not stop, at certain subway stations, a few days ago.

2023-01-30 16:50

Beneath the surface of civilization

Beneath the surface of civilization

As the sun rose on a Monday morning over Myeong-dong, downtown Seoul, the eye was struck with horror. A whole alley in the popular shopping district was covered with meter-high rubble and scattered pieces of ruined streetside eateries and stores. Something beyond vandalism appeared to have occurred.

2023-01-29 16:40

Vietnam War: anniversaries and legacies

Vietnam War: anniversaries and legacies

The Vietnam War ended officially on Jan. 27, 1973, with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords. The governments of North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and the United States, plus the revolutionary National Liberation Front (NLF, which included the military Viet Cong) were parties to the agreement.

2023-01-26 16:10

New Year Resolution at 50?

New Year Resolution at 50?

By Kim Hyun-miCultural or generational, I'm slightly annoyed when I have to repeat the New Year's greeting in less than a month as I'm more used to the New Year starting on Jan. 1, as per the solar calendar, and get myself in the mood to start fresh, reload my motivation and recharge my optimism. Around this time, I become familiar with the new number when I write the date, p...

2023-01-25 16:40

Cheerful giver

The other day, a priest whom I know asked me, “How does your congregation make a living?” I mentioned several ways to overcome financial problems. Among them is receiving donations and offerings.

2023-01-24 16:40

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