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[Benjamin Carter Hett] Putin and the desperation of tyrants

ViewpointsMar 8, 2022

In recent days the world has watched with astonishment and admiration as the people of Ukraine have put up fierce -- and so far, successful -- resistance against Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion of their country. Putin has united the world against him like never before. Unexpectedly severe sanctions are starting to bite deeply into the Russian economy. Even thousands of brave Russians have taken to their own streets to protest the war. It may be that Russia will still manage to win some
[Editorial] No simple mistake

EditorialMar 8, 2022

A record number of South Korean voters cast their ballots during the two-day early voting period, demonstrating their strong will to have their say on who the next leader of the country will be. But a slew of disputes, including allegations of electoral fraud, broke out due largely to the election watchdog’s apparent failure to prepare for COVID-19 patients and poor management at the polling stations. During the March 4-5 early voting period, more than 16.3 million, or 36.93 percent, of 4
S. Korea halts transactions with Russia’s central bank

EconomyMar 7, 2022

South Korea has decided to shut down transactions with Russia’s central bank and national funds in efforts to join the international movement to impose more sanctions against Moscow, while providing state emergency support for companies doing business with the Slavic countries in war, the government said Monday. Seoul’s announcement followed the recent series of sanctions by the US and EU to ban transactions with Russia’s state-run financial institutions. The Ministry of Ec
[Josep Borrell] Putin’s war has given birth to geopolitical Europe

ViewpointsMar 7, 2022

Some weeks can feel like decades, and this week has been one of them. With Russia’s naked act of aggression against Ukraine, the tragedy of war has erupted in Europe once again. Russian forces have shelled residential housing, schools, hospitals, and other civilian infrastructure. The Kremlin’s propaganda machine has been pushed into overdrive in its effort to justify the unjustifiable. More than one million people have already fled the violence with more to come. Ukrainians, meanwh
[Editorial] Premature relaxation

EditorialMar 7, 2022

The government extended business operating hours for 12 types of multi-use facilities including restaurants and cafes by one hour to 11 p.m. from Saturday. The new rules will be in force until March 20.　 The government said it made the decision in consideration of the economic hardship faced by small businesses and the self-employed caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.　 But it is questionable if it took the step because it was aware of their votes ahead of the March 9 presidential election.　 The
[Visual History of Korea] Gongjae Yun Du-seo, avant-garde painter of Joseon

CultureMar 5, 2022

The portrait of Gongjae Yun Du-seo, National Treasure No. 240, is a striking and unforgettable image. One of best known Joseon-era seonbi -- a virtuous scholar -- and a brilliant painter, Yun Du-seo (1668-1715) is credited with changing the practice of portraiture in Korea with his self-portrait, hailed as a masterpiece. During the Joseon era, a nobleman‘s beard was a symbol of his authority. Portraits of Joseon men of stature and significance were commissioned to be hung over their ne
[Temple to Table] Invigorating seasonal food for spring: Dureup jeon and green tea rice

Food&BeverageMar 5, 2022

An encyclopedic classic of Korean medicine titled “Donguibogam (Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine)” refers to spring as “release of the old.” It also recommends taking care of one’s health according to the natural cycle of seasonal changes as the human body is part of nature’s creation. That’s why eating seasonal food is important. With new buds and sprouts at their peak, it is time to eat green leafy veggies. Having endured the unforgiving co
[Contribution] International and regional counterterrorism cooperation: Uzbekistan’s approaches and initiatives

Diplomatic CircuitMar 4, 2022

Uzbekistan will continue to pursue an active agenda of developing constructive and practical cooperation at the international and regional level in countering terrorism and other destructive threats. Over the past few years, Uzbekistan has significantly stepped up its counterterrorism activities at the international and regional level, building a strategy of openness for cooperation in countering the common threats of extremism and terrorism with all states on an equal and mutually beneficial
[Photo News] Early voting off to strong start

PoliticsMar 4, 2022

Early voting for next Wednesday’s presidential election kicked off at 3,552 polling stations nationwide, as the country reported a new daily record of 266,853 COVID-19 infections. All of the three main candidates -– the ruling party’s Lee Jae-myung (left photo), the main opposition party’s Yoon Suk-yeol (center) and minor left-wing party’s Sim Sang-jung –- cast their ballot in the morning. Both Lee and Yoon were not accompanied by their respective wive
[김대균의 영어산책] 비교급 강조 부사와 재귀대명사

English EyeMar 4, 2022

영어를 공부하시는 분들에게도 각자 개인적인 어려움이나 미래에 대한 불안감이 있을 수 있다. 필자가 수강생들에게 하는 말이 있다. "불안하십니까? 단어와 문장을 외우세요!" 영어 단어와 문장 암기는 안전한 투자이다! 오늘은 비교급 강조 부사들과 재귀대명사를 공부해 보자. 글을 읽다가 마음에 드는 문장을 한 두 문장 암기하시면 좋을 것이다! There are far better things ahead.(우리 앞에는 훨씬 더 좋은 일들이 있다.) 과거에 후회할 일이 많아도, 뒤돌아보지 말고 앞으로 있을 좋은 일들과 행복을 기대하며 살자. 이 문장은 영화로도 만들어진 나니아 연대기 작가로 유명한 C.S.Lewis가 한 말이다. 그는 작가였을 뿐만 아니라 케임브리지 대학 교수이자 비평가였다. 이 문장에서 far better를 짚고 넘어가려 한다. 왜 very better라고 쓰지 않았을까? very는 형용사 원급을 꾸미고 far는 비교급 형용사를 꾸미기 때문이다!
Moon casts early vote for next week's presidential election

PoliticsMar 4, 2022

President Moon Jae-in cast his ballot Friday, as South Korea began two-day early voting for next week's presidential election. Wearing a face mask and disposable gloves, Moon and first lady Kim Jung-sook voted at a polling booth inside the Samcheong-dong community service center near Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Moon's office said. Earlier in the day, Moon encouraged people to cast their ballots, saying, "As the sovereign of a democratic republic, I hope all people will participate in exercisi
[Well-curated] Revisit historic fight for independence at new museum

CultureMar 4, 2022

This Tuesday marked the 103rd anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement against Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule. If you are planning on commemorating the historical event, a newly opened museum dedicated to the Korean Provisional Government is a must-visit site this weekend. The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government located in Seodaemun-gu, western Seoul, opened Wednesday. It came nearly two years after the groundbreaking ceremony held on the anniversary of the April 11
[Editorial] Key factors

EditorialMar 4, 2022

With just four days left before the March 9 presidential election, several hot-button issues are expected to impact voters, with no clear sign yet of an undisputed front-runner. A two-day period of early voting starts Friday, a crucial period that could reshape the outcome of the election for the country’s next leader. As the number of daily coronavirus cases have stayed at around 200,000 due to the highly transmissible omicron variant, more voters are forecast to cast their ballots in a
CJ delivery workers to resume work next week, ending two-month strike

IndustryMar 3, 2022

A labor union strike at CJ Logistics has finally come to an end, after causing delays and disruptions in parcel deliveries across the nation for nearly two months. Unionized members will return to work Monday, after signing a new employment contract Saturday that reflects measures on improving working conditions, the firm’s labor union announced Thursday. CJ delivery workers that participated in the industrial action, which began Dec. 28, demanded that management implement previously a
Midnight street racing crash kills 2; police nab 3 others involved

Social affairsMar 3, 2022

Three members of an online sports car club are arrested on Wednesday and are facing charges of reckless driving in a street racing crash that killed two other club members. The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency said it is investigating the three people, including a 29-year-old driver, on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act, primarily for driving at excessive speeds. According to the police, four vehicles drove in a row at very high speeds on a road in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Provin