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Thu, February 9, 2023 | 20:56

Buddhist ties between Korea and Sri Lanka

Buddhist ties between Korea and Sri Lanka

My interest in Sri Lanka dates back to the early 1990s. At the time I was engaged in the raw cotton business with Kabul Lanka Pvt. Ltd in Colombo. I supplied cotton with the company, a joint venture with the Korean Kabul Spinning Company. It was a leading manufacturer and exporter in Sri Lanka's textile sector.

2023-02-09 17:00

US forces strike at extremism in Africa

US forces strike at extremism in Africa

Bilal al-Sudani is not exactly a household name, which is all the more reason to highlight the fact that this dangerous terrorist leader has been removed.

2023-02-08 17:00

In the name of roses

In the name of roses

On my wife's birthday, I purchased a bouquet of roses from a local flower shop and gifted them to her. Their stunning beauty and strong fragrance captivated me, causing me to linger near them for a prolonged period. This beauty has inspired people to cultivate roses in their gardens, along their fences, and in public parks.

2023-02-07 17:00

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.

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