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Aborted flood aid
NK’s rejection darkens inter-Korean ties Hopes for improved inter-Korean relations are fading out as North Korea rejected the South’s flood aid Wednesday. In its cable earlier in the day, the North said the aid wasn’t needed to cope with suffering caused by recent torrential rains and typhoons. The rejection came…
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Column
Why America’s Christian right is wrong
It’s always been easy to use religion, in this case Christianity, as a means to enshrine bigotry, hatred, and stupidity. In the last 30 years or so, we’ve seen a strong and politically effective bond between Christian zealots and the American Republican Party. All social democracies have freedom of religion.…
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US-China ties: cooperation and competition
In the mid-1960s, when the world was dominated by the two superpowers ― the United States and the Soviet Union ― China routinely described their relationship as one of “colluding and contending” for power and influence. That was the view of a China that was economically weak and diplomatically isolated.…
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Society
Ignorance breeds racism
Seemingly ignorant of what constitutes racism or discrimination, some Koreans utter racist remarks or engage in racist behavior. Apparently, they don’t realize what they are ignorant about and this ignorance becomes the seed of their racism. Not only ignorance but a lack of anti-racism laws is emerging as a major…
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Politics
DUP’s inconvenient truth
“Why now?” A campaign strategist working for Rep. Moon Jae-in of the main opposition Democratic United Party (DUP) expressed annoyance about the timing of the announcement from Ahn Cheol-soo’s political camp, that he will soon make his decision on whether to make a bid for the presidency. Asking for anonymity…
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Society
Alcoholism is serious disease
*This is the first in a series of articles featuring the problems Korean society faces these days, including sex crimes against children and woman, alcohol-induced violence and child pornography. ― ED. Korean society is too lenient toward misconduct and crimes committed under the influence of alcohol, and this results in…
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Japanese flag haunts Koreans
The German law bans the use of the Hakenkreuz, the symbol used by the Nazi Party adopted by Adolf Hitler. Violators are fined or face imprisonment of up to three years. The Nazi regime and its collaborators engineered the Holocaust decades ago that massacred 6 million Jews. Today, Europeans pursue…
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Society
Exhibition on Turkey held at Araart
Country bridging East and West brings artworks to Korea Turkey, the country juxtaposing the West and the East, brought a collection of its contemporary art to Korea. Titled “Encounters: Turkish Contemporary Art in Korea,” the works of both the up-and-coming and world-renowned artists in the Eurasian country are on display…
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IT-Science
Samsung goes after Apple’s iPhone 5
Shin Jong-kyun confirms plans to countersue rival Samsung Electronics’ mobile chief Shin Jong-kyun said Wednesday that there will be “no agreement” with Apple, a likely indication that the technology giant will sue its rival over long-term evolution (LTE) patents used in the iPhone 5. (See front page, Sept. 11 edition)…
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Politics
5,000 citizens in Saenuri’s home turf sign up for Moon
Nearly 5,000 citizens living in the southeastern city of Daegu, home turf of the ruling Saenuri Party, signed a document showing their intention to support Rep. Moon Jae-in of the main opposition Democratic United Party (DUP) for president. “It is quite rare for so many citizens living in the city…
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