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Second Opinion

January 19, 2018
How Seoul completely mishandled the crypto crisis

[THE INVESTOR] I can’t actually say my fling with Bitcoin is completely over, since I still have about US$100 worth in my hot wallet after I opened my first account about two months ago. Since then I have sold off most of what I had and think I can say that my flirtation is over and done with. Or ...
September 27, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] Fearing for Korea in Tokyo

It’s way past time to realize North Korea will never give up its nuclear arsenalMy job takes me frequently abroad, and one destination I visit quite often is Tokyo. Now that my initial trepidation has ebbed away, I can see why so many are in love with this city. And from this tidy yet bustling city...
August 02, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] Do we all need daughters?

This could be on a bit of a personal level, but I also believe many Koreans face similar factors of stress on a daily basis, so here goes.One question, or rather, one suggestion I get quite frequently is, “Why don’t you have a girl?” I have a son, my only child, and apparently to many it looks li...
July 12, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] Virtual reality, a dream come true?

The weather is hot and sticky. I am desperately seeking respite, but that’s getting harder and harder to find in the stifling city. This means it’s vacation time. Time to get away. But I just can’t decide. Where would be warm, yet not humid, full of fun things to do and good things to eat? Before...
June 14, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] Thirst for a female leader

“No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.” — Michelle Obama ... It’s a well-known quote, and by a woman who was a working professional, a mother and also the wife of one of the most respected me...
May 24, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] Moon’s off to a good start

Red, white and blue. Those were the colors I was taught to consider as most important when I was a kid living in the US back in the 80s. They are the colors of the American flag, the flag that symbolizes love and trust for the country. When I came back to Korea, it was odd to me how Koreans seemed t...
April 19, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] No line for Beijing

Sensitive folks are good at sniffing out what’s going on beneath the surface. They know, for instance, that “fine” is never really “fine,” and that “forget it” actually means “I will never forget this. Ever.” But even the dullest people know that there are some lines you just don’t cross a...
April 05, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] Once the dust settles

One of the most difficult things about working in Japan is the loneliness. Despite the many press conferences, the articles that need to be dealt with, and the ecstasy felt from discovering new Japanese words, I felt a sense of loneliness and detachment that was not altogether enjoyable.It may be be...
March 15, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] Most pragmatic form of nationalism

After voicing my perspective on the current frayed relations between Japan and Korea, including my take on how some Korean politicians appear to be abusing our “comfort women,” I received quite a bit of feedback from readers. So I thought it would be good to respond through this column where the d...
March 01, 2017
[Kim Ji-hyun] South Korea, it's your good name

Reputation. It’s hard to build, and easy to forfeit. In fact, it’s one of the most fickle things in the world, especially for public figures who may one day be the public enemy, but the next become thoroughly redeemed with one right move. Speaking of reputations, one of the world’s most dangerous...

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