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[Ana Palacio] Has Putin reversed Nixon in China relations?

ViewpointsFeb 22, 2022

On Feb. 21, 1972, US President Richard Nixon arrived in China for what would become a transformative weeklong visit. Beyond establishing diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic, Nixon’s trip deepened the estrangement between China and the Soviet Union, thereby laying the foundations for a new world order. But, 50 years later, China and Russia are pursuing their own entente, with far-reaching implications. Even if Russian President Vladimir Putin withdraws some of the troops
[Editorial] Unrealistic promises

EditorialFeb 22, 2022

Major presidential candidates are making a series of costly campaign pledges. But they remain vague about how the required budget could be secured amid ballooning fiscal deficits and national debts. Worse, both ruling and opposition parties agreed to pass an extra budget designed to help small businesses hit by COVID-19 on Monday, which will add to the fiscal shortfall. Big-budget campaign pledges look enticing for both candidates and voters, but if such plans go ahead without securing speci
[Shang-Jin Wei] Understanding China since Nixon

ViewpointsFeb 21, 2022

On Feb. 21, 1972, Richard Nixon became the first US president to visit the People’s Republic of China, setting in motion a process that would end China’s decadeslong isolation and kick-start the emergence of a modern, dynamic economy. But, despite the seismic economic changes in China in the intervening half-century, many in the West regard today’s People’s Republic as an unreformed communist country whose unfair trade practices are harming Western workers and consumers.
[Lee In-hyun] Love and classical music

ViewpointsFeb 21, 2022

There is a romantic and lovely event in February. Someone confesses one’s love or goes out on a date with a special someone or even remembers past loves. Do you know which day I am talking about? Valentine’s Day in the past was a day only for lovers, but now it is a day for exchanging chocolates regardless if between lovers, friends or family. Some say it is a day established by the chocolate business to sell their products. Some say it is like any other normal day. However, it is
[Editorial] Next-door mystery

EditorialFeb 21, 2022

The Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corp. (GH) is reportedly renting an apartment right next door to Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea.　 A public enterprise affiliated with the Gyeonggi Provincial Government is said to have leased Lee’s next-door apartment in August 2020 when Lee was governor of the province. The lease period is two years. It was on a “jeonse” lease in which tenants pay landlords a lump-sum deposit and get
[Video] Meet the designer behind Cha Jun-hwan’s outfits!

EntertainmentFeb 19, 2022

Always wanted to know how figure skating outfits are made? Check out our exclusive interview with the designer behind Cha Jun-hwan’s outfits! By Team Konnect Kim Min-jung (minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Jung Ji-eun (jungje@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon (jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim Jeong-ryul (ryul@heraldcorp.com) By Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
[Temple to Table] Refreshing spring veggies, stringy stonecrop water kimchi

Food&BeverageFeb 19, 2022

“I thought for a while what to cook, and chose things that are easy to cook but that can revive one’s appetite in springtime. In fact, we don’t have recipes that require sophisticated preparation or many supplementary ingredients in temple cuisine,” said Ven. Yeoil. Saying her cooking skill is “just knowledge she picked up from everyday observations,” Ven. Yeoil reveals her humility, but the magic in her hands is well-known among her fellow Buddhist nuns fro
[Visual History of Korea] Staff Sgt. Reckless -- Korean warhorse celebrated on both sides of the Pacific Ocean

CultureFeb 19, 2022

The United States Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis,” which means “Always Faithful” does not leave anyone behind on the battlefield. After fighting in the Korean War, also known as “the Forgotten War,” a Korean warhorse named Reckless was not left behind by the US Marines. When the US 5th Marine Regiment returned to California in 1954 following the July 27, 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement, the horse came with them. Standing 1.32 meters tall at the withers,
[김대균의 영어산책] 토익 최신 기출 단어로 실용영어 공부하기!

English EyeFeb 18, 2022

토익은 Test of English for International Communication의 줄임말이다. 국제적인 의사소통을 위한 시험이다. 당연히 실용영어 시험인데 여기에 나오는 단어나 표현을 실용영어로 잘 활용하지 못하는 경우가 많다! 정답을 맞추는 것은 기본이다. 추가적으로 이 시험에 나오는 단어나 표현을 실제 쓸 수 있도록 응용하는 것이 중요하다. 필자는 지금도 매 회 토익 시험을 보고 시험 본 직후 라이브 토익 후기를 진행하고 있다. 토익을 보시는 독자들도 함께 하시면 무척 반가울 것 같다. 며칠 전 최신 기출 단어와 표현을 저작권에 전혀 영향을 받지 않게 완전히 새로운 예문들로 제공한다. Part 1 flyer(광고지, 광고전단) 유사단어들 : pamphlet, brochure, leaflet A flyer (or flier) is a form of paper advertisement intended for wide distribution and t
[Well-curated] Discover Korea’s first Western-style painter at his home-turned-museum

CultureFeb 18, 2022

Ko Huidong Art Museum, located west of Changdeokgung and a 14-minute walk from Anguk Station, is the home of artist Ko Hui-dong, Korea’s first Western-style painter. Surrounded by low-rise housing and hanok, the museum gives off a serene and peaceful vibe. Ko Hui-dong (1886-1965), also known by his penname Chungok, is recorded as the first Korean painter to adopt Western-style painting. Ko studied French at Hansung French School, influenced by his interpreter father. After becom
[Lynn Schmidt] Teamwork a winning factor in politics

ViewpointsFeb 18, 2022

Jan. 10 marked the 40th anniversary of my favorite football memory. The San Francisco 49ers pulled off an 89-yard drive with an impressive play pass, designed by coach Bill Walsh, in which Dwight Clark literally rose out of the pack in the end zone and made “The Catch.” The 49ers came from behind and won the 1981 NFC championship against the Dallas Cowboys. The 49ers then went on to win 1982 Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals. Clark told reporters following the game that quar
[Editorial] Impending crisis

EditorialFeb 18, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is feared to have a negative impact on the South Korean economy, which has already been battered by a slew of negative factors sparked by COVID-19. There was a glimmer of hope that a peaceful resolution might be possible, as Russia claimed it had withdrawn some of its troops near the border with Ukraine. On Thursday, however, the United States warned that Russia had also added about 7,000 troops, suggesting that it was premature to conclude that a Russian invasion o
[해커스 TOEIC] 단어, Part 5 문제

English EyeFeb 17, 2022

1) 단어+예문 10개 더 많은 토익빈출 단어 '해커스 토익 기출 보카'에서 확인 ▶ 2. 파트 5 3문제 1. The luxury car service is -------- to very important persons, but the hotel provides other guests with suitable means of transportation for a fee. (A) exclusive (B) habitual (C) feasible (D) absolute 해석 -- 고급 대형 승용차 서비스는 귀빈들 전용이지만, 그 호텔은 요금을 받고 다른 투숙객들에게 적절한 교통수단을 제공한다. 해설 -- 형용사 어휘 문제 ‘고급 대형 승용차 서비스는 귀빈들 전용이다’라는 문맥이 되어야 하므로 ‘전용의, 독점적인’이라는 뜻의 형용사 (A) exclusive가 정답이다. 참고로 (B) habitual은 ‘습
[Lee Kyong-hee] A history war or war on truth, Mr. Abe?

ViewpointsFeb 17, 2022

Every February, a memorial service is held in Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan for 183 men who died in a 1942 coal mine disaster. Most of them were Koreans, but the Japanese government does not acknowledge they existed. Likewise, wartime Korean laborers forced to toil in gold and silver mines on the island of Sado are overlooked. On Feb. 1, Japan nominated the Sado mines for a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List, exacerbating already fragile Korea-Japan relations and reminding us that their ong
[Editorial] Lawless union

EditorialFeb 17, 2022

Members of the CJ Logistics chapter of the union of delivery workers have been on strike since Dec. 28. About 200 members of the union affiliated with the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions have occupied part of the company’s headquarters since Jan. 10. They broke the entrance door and took over parts of the building to stage a sit-in. Scores of employees were reportedly injured. They demand an increase of their share in excess profits from raised delivery fees, while the company di