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Steven L. ShieldsThe Korea Times |
This is a 1941 photo of a typical American school classroom. The salute was discontinued by an Act of Congress in 1942. Public domain, Steven L....
Rev. Steven L. Shields Not too long ago, two good friends of mine got into a row about culture. The question particularly revolved around "hanok"...
The world's first "property developers" emerged about 12,000 years ago. That was the approximate time when the eons-old hunter-gatherer culture of...
There is no such thing as a “Christian nation.” Of course, there are some nations with large, or even majority populations who self-identify as...
There is no such thing as a “Christian nation.” Of course, there are some nations with large, or even majority populations who self-identify as...
I’m often asked if it is difficult for me to live in Seoul. When the weather is cold, some assume my native land would have better weather. When...
For decades, Korea has strived to become a global tourist destination. This aspiration is evident in the numerous government agencies dedicated to...
For decades, Korea has strived to become a global tourist destination. This aspiration is evident in the numerous government agencies dedicated to...
As an older, single male person, Korean friends and acquaintances often ask me what I do for my meals. This morning, a doctor who examined me asked,...
Some Christians are fond of demanding that we take the Bible “literally.” They claim the writings in the book need no interpretation. These...
Hardly a day goes by that we do not see a news item about immigration or Korea’s low birthrate. Does Korea truly want immigration? Does Korea need...
By Steven L. Shields A recent headline in this newspaper asked, “How old is ‘elderly’?” The question is entirely wrong. I am 69 years...
New memorial to him is unwarranted, unnecessary By Steven L. Shields No politician is without controversy. Opinions range broadly, no matter...
By Steven L. Shields Steven Shields Someone recently asked me what Americans mean when they use the phrase “holiday season.” In the United...