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Bernard RowanThe Korea Times |
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
With the withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the November election, the farce that threatens to see Donald Trump reelected has new drama. The...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
The global container freight industry needs greater attention today. Nations including South Korea and the United States have a responsibility to...
South Korea is currently experiencing the effects of the Baby Boom generation reaching retirement age, leading to a significant increase in the...
For readers who've followed recent events, the ferment over American immigration has reached full bore. Immigrants arrive on buses in major cities in...
By Bernard Rowan This world glorifies winning, victory, prevailing and success. Many disdain talk of anything but the positive. To discuss losing,...
By Bernard Rowan I’ve followed stories in The Korea Times about Korean culture. Issues such as loneliness and isolation are an increasing...
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...
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....
By Bernard Rowan 2023 was a year of many developments for South Korea and elsewhere. The country and her people continue to forge various...
Bernard Rowan By Bernard Rowan I have some additional thoughts to share concerning the war in Gaza. As the war continues, following a temporary...