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Bernard Rowan

Bernard Rowan

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Korean democracy advances

Looking on these past two weeks and continuing to do so at what unfolds in the domestic political situation for Korea has been fairly riveting....

13.12.2024 9

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For a daughter on love

Daughters are our future, along with sons. Daughters are also today's and tomorrow's mothers, wives, partners, friends and leaders. This column is an...

01.12.2024 30

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As the wheel turns

Donald Trump won. It wasn’t that close. Many Democrats are surprised, but the media reports international audiences aren’t. In a few months, the...

17.11.2024 20

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This election and violence

“The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). I’m worried about this election season in...

03.11.2024 30

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Election USA 2024

On Nov. 5, the United States of America will hold its 59th presidential election. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but America is young. However, for...

22.10.2024 30

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The sad Middle East

My paternal grandfather was a humble man. Possessed of an eighth-grade education, he worked all his life as a journalist, making sure the Nashville...

10.10.2024 30

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Knowledge and virtue

As a student, I learned the following maxim. It summarizes the path of learning and the virtuous course of a person intent on knowledge and wisdom: An...

22.09.2024 50

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Summer heat

It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and in my part of the world, it’s been hot and humid. As a boy, my Tennessee environment often saw rain...

01.09.2024 50

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Beauty and life

I have in my possession a beautiful, framed symbol of Korea. It came to me from a colleague and represented an act of friendship and collegiality. It...

16.08.2024 8

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Passing the torch of democracy

With the withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the November election, the farce that threatens to see Donald Trump reelected has new drama. The...

04.08.2024 30

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Age and vagaries of US presidential politics

The first American presidential debate was painful to watch. I’m not referring to the actual debate in the first instance, though it did disappoint....

04.07.2024 80

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Rootin' tootin' Vladimir Putin

The recent visit of Vladimir Putin to North Korea has received a fair amount of attention in the press and public commentary. As Putin’s Russia...

30.06.2024 10

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Rootin' tootin' Vladimir Putin

The recent visit of Vladimir Putin to North Korea has received a fair amount of attention in the press and public commentary. As Putin’s Russia...

30.06.2024 30

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Remembering Joan

This past weekend, my wife and I lost a good neighbor, Mrs. Joan Ward. A wonderful spirit into her 80s, Joan lived a long and productive life. Passing...

17.06.2024 30

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The stakes in America today

Donald Trump’s conviction last week on 34 felony counts is stunning. It also indicates that no one is above the law in the United States. As the...

06.06.2024 10

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A young gentleman's decalogue

For the past nine months, I've served my church as a religious education instructor. It's a good experience and has helped enliven my faith and its...

19.05.2024 30

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A musical practice for mindfulness

These days, I spend a lot of time commuting. The traffic is bothersome. I avoid milder versions of road rage. At the same time, my life is busy for...

06.05.2024 50

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Respect and love

The great religions of the world and many philosophers share thinking about respect and love. This column discusses the Golden Rule, the law of mercy,...

21.04.2024 10

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Need for global shipping system

The global container freight industry needs greater attention today. Nations including South Korea and the United States have a responsibility to...

08.04.2024 20

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Age and authenticity

South Korea is currently experiencing the effects of the Baby Boom generation reaching retirement age, leading to a significant increase in the...

24.03.2024 20

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Satellite cities for immigrants

For readers who've followed recent events, the ferment over American immigration has reached full bore. Immigrants arrive on buses in major cities in...

10.03.2024 20

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Living beyond loss

By Bernard Rowan This world glorifies winning, victory, prevailing and success. Many disdain talk of anything but the positive. To discuss losing,...

25.02.2024 30

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Let's take care

By Bernard Rowan   I’ve followed stories in The Korea Times about Korean culture. Issues such as loneliness and isolation are an increasing...

15.02.2024 20

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Kim Jong-un and need for consensus

By Bernard Rowan At university, I pursued a course on American foreign policy with the late Harry Howe Ransom. We began by studying diplomacy, the...

21.01.2024 20

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Hot kimchi

By Bernard Rowan   I don’t know about you, but I’m having a problem with kimchi. It’s too hot these days. That is, its heat is off-putting....

14.01.2024 20

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Blessed, happy Christmas

By Bernard Rowan   2023 was a year of many developments for South Korea and elsewhere. The country and her people continue to forge various...

24.12.2023 20

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Thinking about Gaza II

Bernard Rowan By Bernard Rowan I have some additional thoughts to share concerning the war in Gaza. As the war continues, following a temporary...

10.12.2023 20

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