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National Immigration Policy Korea’s population problem is one of its most pressing social issues. With one of the lowest birth rates in the world, there are growing concerns about the population that will lead our society in the future. Opinions on immigration policy are emerging to address this issue.There are two key aspects of immigration policy. The first is “assimilation.” Assimilation refers to the cultural integrati..
My Best Friend’s Wedding My older sister and I are four years apart. Compared to other sisters, we have always gotten along really well since we were young. We occasionally fought over clothes, just like most sisters do, but we knew each other so well that we would quickly make up as if nothing had happened.In July of this year, my sister told me she had met someone wonderful and was getting married. I was beside myself..
Carrots Carrots can be consumed in a million different ways. You can eat them raw, but you can amp up the flavor and nutrition even further by stir-frying them in oil. They can also be juiced with apples for a delicious drink.Carrots are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene. These substances break down and are absorbed by the body more easily when mixed with oil. So, stir-frying helps the body absorb the..
Visiting the Cook Islands In December 2023, I visited the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. The country was named after Captain James Cook. It takes about 24 hours to get there by plane from Korea.Like most Pacific nations, the Cook Islands are highly vulnerable to climate change. I went there to educate people on using climate information to develop strategies to respond to climate change.I visited areas that had suffe..
My Battle with Tuberculosis Fifteen years ago, I was preparing to move into a dormitory after being accepted into the medical school of my dreams. That’s when I was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. Dorm residents are typically required to get an X-ray to check for infectious diseases, and it was during this screening that my condition was first detected.It wasn’t easy to manage the heavy workload of my studies while ..
My German Eye Doctor I’ve been living in Munich, Germany since last April. I moved here with my husband, who is stationed here for work. One day, my eyes started itching and became bloodshot. Eventually, I couldn’t bear the pain. So, I went to see an eye doctor in Marienplatz.The doctor said that my eyes were in bad shape and advised me to visit every 3 to 4 days to monitor my condition. During each consultation, my..
Broken Ankle In early November, I took a fall while indoor climbing and broke my ankle. I twisted my right ankle as I fell, and I heard a “snap” from that side.I went to a nearby orthopedic clinic and took an X-ray, which  revealed that I had fractures in three places on my ankle. I was taken aback when I was told I needed surgery. I was transferred to a hospital where the surgery could be performed, and I h..
Shrinkflation and Skimpflation Rising inflation has been putting severe pressure on consumers worldwide. Meanwhile, the phenomenon known as “shrinkflation” has been gaining attention. Shrinkflation refers to a situation where the price of a product remains the same or even increases, while the weight, size, or quantity of the product decreases.It can be difficult for the average consumer to notice when the amount of a product..