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A Mother’s Nagging

A singer with permed, frizzy hair—a stranger to me—appears on screen and sings, “Don’t give it your absolute best; your life will be too exhausting to live. Eat well; if you st
In Front of Jeokmukdang

The Seorak-dong area becomes a world of utter silence when the rugged mountains are draped in snow. At the entrance of Seorak-dong, Sinheungsa Temple houses Jeokmukdang (Hall of Silent Meditation), an

The Waves of Hormuz and South Korea’s Choice: We Must Not Be Swept Away by Irrational Militarism

The turmoil in the Middle East is plunging into pitch-black darkness. As the U.S. Central Command conducted precision strikes on Iran’s key oil hub, Kharg Island, and the sound of artillery echo

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Reading Trump's Mind: Taiwan Moves in Lockstep with US First Agenda: Taipei - Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's President, must have watched with bated breath as the island nation's trade and defense policies s ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.10

Navigating the Storm: US-Brazil Relations at a Crossroads in a Tumultuous 2025: The looming specter of Donald Trump's return to the US presidency casts a long shadow over the international landscape, with the r ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

Abuse of Power to Be Wary Of: Crisis of Democracy in Paraguay: Thirty-six years after Paraguay's recovery of democracy, concerns about a regression towards authoritarianism are growing amidst v ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

School Feeding: Untapped Potential - The Cases of Paraguay and Lessons from Brazil: Poverty reduction data in Paraguay indicates that the expansion of the "Zero Hunger School Feeding Program" has significantly impa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

Anxious Roads of Seoul, Drivers' Outcry Amidst Sinkhole Fears: The news of large sinkholes occurring one after another in downtown Seoul has been constantly gnawing at our peace of mind. In par ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.29

Paraguayan youth and drug trafficking: the absence of opportunity and the shadow of crime: According to recent media reports, between 20 to 25 Paraguayan youths are arrested each month at the Foz do Iguaçu Internat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.21

Redefining Elderly Living: Towards Intergenerational Harmony and Dignified Aging: The entry into a super-aged society has brought the issue of elderly housing to the forefront as a critical social challenge. In p ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.19

Can a Nation Be Considered a Rule of Law and Democracy If the Standards of Law Differ Between the Powerful and the People?: The equality before the law is a core value underpinning democracy and the rule of law. However, there are persistent criticisms t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.13

Singapore Spearheads Maritime Decarbonization Amidst Global Trade Shifts: Singapore, a pivotal nexus in global maritime trade, is at the forefront of the maritime industry's decarbonization efforts. Situa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.11

Right-Wing Violence Engulfs University Campuses: A Crisis of Democracy: Recently, acts of violence by right-wing forces have been incessant on university campuses in South Korea. They are inflicting vio ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

"Revisiting a Forgotten History: The Illusion of "Colonial Modernization Theory" During the Japanese Occupation: 2025 marks the 120th anniversary of the Eulsa Treaty of 1905 and the 80th anniversary of liberation in 1945. From 1905 to 1945, Ko ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

The Rising Sun Flag: The Unfading War Flag, The Shadow of Japanese Imperialism: The Rising Sun Flag is a symbol of Japanese imperialism and a war flag. Originating as a flag with 16 rays of sunlight, it was use ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.24

The Importance of Character in Investment: Lessons from J.P. Morgan and Modern Examples: In the world of investment, where fortunes are made and lost, the question of what constitutes the most important factor in decidi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.22

The King Chasing the Moon's Reflection: A king, indifferent to the well-being of his nation and its people, is solely focused on consolidating his power through manipulat ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.20

How to Live Without Getting Hurt: Understanding, Forgiveness, and Self-Protection: In life, we inevitably encounter situations and people that cause us pain. The key to navigating these challenges lies in protecti ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.18

The Heart of Service: Lessons from Schweitzer and a Local Doctor: One day, while learning together from a teacher, a friend said to another friend in front of him, "The wind is blowing, so the bra ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.13

South Korea's AI Crossroads: Player or Consumer?: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic fantasy but a present reality, with its influence permeating ev ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.12

Must we tolerate the unsportsmanlike behavior of Chinese athletes in international sports competitions?: The unsportsmanlike conduct of Chinese athletes has crossed the line in recent international sports competitions, including the 20 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.11

The Foundation of a Child's Happiness: Cultivating Self-Esteem: In a recent gathering, I was asked, "What kind of child do you hope your child will become?" My answer was simple: "I want to rais ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.04

The Silent Struggle of the "Good" Child: Understanding and Managing Anger: In Korean culture, children who are well-behaved and obedient are often praised. However, there's a downside to this. These "good" ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.04

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