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Act Two Through the Lens

When the red recording light of the camera turned off and the heavy soundproof studio door closed, a strange sense of liberation swept over me, accompanied by a long, deep sigh. The intense broadcasti
Moonlit Cosmos in the Autumn Twilight: A Farewell to the Season

As a sharp, chilly breeze whispers through the air, we feel the brief autumn season quietly slipping away. In the gathering dusk, I took a spontaneous photography trip near Incheon to capture the lin

The Golden Silhouettes of October: A Late Autumn Evening in Muuido

On the final weekend of October, I slung a lightweight camera body and a mini carbon-fiber tripod over my shoulder and headed out to the rocky shores of Muuido Island. The sea breeze brushing against

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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

The Perilous Pitfalls of Misconception in Life and Faith: Misconception, the act of perceiving or interpreting things, facts, or events in a way that differs from reality, is a common huma ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.04

The Rise of AI Reshapes the US Stock Market's Top Spot: The rise of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is shaking up the top spot in US stock market capitalization this year. In J ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.31

Korean Companies Face Widespread Credit Rating Downgrades Amidst Economic Woes: Last year saw a significant number of credit rating downgrades for major Korean companies. Some credit rating agencies downgraded ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.31

Sweet Red Bean Porridge: A Korean Comfort Food: Sweet red bean porridge, or patjuk in Korean, is a beloved traditional Korean dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.13

Korean Pumpkin Porridge: A Comforting Bowl of Autumn: Korean pumpkin porridge, or danhobak juk, is a beloved comfort food that warms the soul on chilly days. Made with sweet pumpkin, r ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.13

Balancing Act: Parenting in the Age of AI: Every morning, the sweet sound of my child's voice fills the room, "Hey OOO, turn on the lights!" While I find this adorable, a ti ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.07

South Korea Enters a New Era: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of a Super-Aged Society: South Korea has officially joined the ranks of nations with super-aged populations, as of December 23, 2024. With over 20% of its ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.06

South Korea Weighs Abolishing Presidential Security Service: A heated debate is raging in South Korea over the future of the Presidential Security Service (PSS). Proponents are calling for th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.06