Alex Meyer
@suncheonalex.bsky.social
Owner of Chicago English Academy, Jori-campus & Wangji-campus. I'm here to spread news from South Korea 🇰🇷.
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... pursuit of justice is admirable, but frequent impeachments and imprisonments of presidents risk undermining progress. Leaders should focus on uniting the nation and shaping the future, not settling past scores. Let’s prioritize collaboration over revenge.
Detention warrant issued for Yoon over martial law, 1st issuance for sitting president
A Seoul court on Tuesday issued a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law imposition, making him the first sitting South Korean president to face arrest.
m.koreatimes.co.kr
December 31, 2024 at 2:59 AM
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... pursuit of justice is admirable, but frequent impeachments and imprisonments of presidents risk undermining progress. Leaders should focus on uniting the nation and shaping the future, not settling past scores. Let’s prioritize collaboration over revenge.
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... 2024 has tested Korea, political strife, two impeachments, and a tragic plane crash in South Jeollanam-do. Yet this land grieves as one, celebrates as one. After 15 years here, I know Korea’s spirit endures. In 2025, it will rise stronger, united, and shining.
179 killed in Muan airport plane crash, 2 rescued
A total of 179 people were killed in a Jeju Air plane crash at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla Province, Sunday.
m.koreatimes.co.kr
December 30, 2024 at 3:45 AM
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... 2024 has tested Korea, political strife, two impeachments, and a tragic plane crash in South Jeollanam-do. Yet this land grieves as one, celebrates as one. After 15 years here, I know Korea’s spirit endures. In 2025, it will rise stronger, united, and shining.
윤 대통령의 임기는 사실상 끝났습니다. 극우 성향의 지도자가 지지율 20% 이하로 떨어지면, 정치적 선택지는 단 하나뿐입니다. 그는 그 선택을 했고, 그로 인해 자신의 정치적 운명을 결정지었습니다. 이제 그의 정부는 느린 속도로 무너지고 있으며, 나라 전체를 함께 끌고 갈 위험마저 안고 있습니다. 이미 경고 신호는 분명합니다. 급락하는 환율과 불안한 선물 시장이 이를 잘 보여주고 있습니다. 그를 뽑은 유권자들께 한 말씀 드립니다. 이 참혹한 결과를 똑똑히 보십시오. 이건 여러분의 선택이 낳은 결과입니다.
December 3, 2024 at 3:16 PM
윤 대통령의 임기는 사실상 끝났습니다. 극우 성향의 지도자가 지지율 20% 이하로 떨어지면, 정치적 선택지는 단 하나뿐입니다. 그는 그 선택을 했고, 그로 인해 자신의 정치적 운명을 결정지었습니다. 이제 그의 정부는 느린 속도로 무너지고 있으며, 나라 전체를 함께 끌고 갈 위험마저 안고 있습니다. 이미 경고 신호는 분명합니다. 급락하는 환율과 불안한 선물 시장이 이를 잘 보여주고 있습니다. 그를 뽑은 유권자들께 한 말씀 드립니다. 이 참혹한 결과를 똑똑히 보십시오. 이건 여러분의 선택이 낳은 결과입니다.
Reposted by Alex Meyer
Breaking news: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared “emergency martial law” on Tuesday evening, accusing the opposition of “antistate” activities for paralyzing the government with impeachment motions.
South Korea president declares martial law to overcome opposition party
Yoon blamed the opposition party for “unprecedented” impeachment attempts of various government officials and cuts proposed for next year’s budget.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Breaking news: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared “emergency martial law” on Tuesday evening, accusing the opposition of “antistate” activities for paralyzing the government with impeachment motions.
m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024... 12/3/24 Sk Prez. Yoon declared emergency martial law, accusing opposition of plotting rebellion & pro-North activities. The move follows the opposition's impeachment push. S.K.politics, often brutal, has seen nearly half its ex-presidents jailed. Watch this space!
(LEAD) Yoon declares emergency martial law, accusing opposition of 'anti-state activities' | Yonhap News Agency
(ATTN: CHANGES slug) SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergen...
m-en.yna.co.kr
December 3, 2024 at 2:14 PM
m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024... 12/3/24 Sk Prez. Yoon declared emergency martial law, accusing opposition of plotting rebellion & pro-North activities. The move follows the opposition's impeachment push. S.K.politics, often brutal, has seen nearly half its ex-presidents jailed. Watch this space!
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... This highlights how young Koreans face a job market mismatch due to limited high-quality jobs and high expectations, leading many to withdraw from the workforce. Despite Korea’s intense education system, the market fails to meet their qualifications.
Why are young Koreans opting out of workforce?
After Kim graduated from college in Seoul in February 2023, she worked at several companies on a temporary basis while continuing her efforts to secure a position at a major conglomerate. However, she...
m.koreatimes.co.kr
December 2, 2024 at 1:10 PM
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... This highlights how young Koreans face a job market mismatch due to limited high-quality jobs and high expectations, leading many to withdraw from the workforce. Despite Korea’s intense education system, the market fails to meet their qualifications.
www.nknews.org/2024/06/nort... Trash balloons with human feces, parasites, and damaged items, show poor living conditions in NK. Fortunately, I’m far south, away from the trash balloons. They’re just another dross reminder of the ongoing conflict between North and South.
North Korean trash balloons carried parasites from likely human feces: Seoul | NK News
Some of the trash balloons that North Korea has launched over the border since last month carried parasites from likely human feces and other excrement, as well as dirty underwear, socks and other clo...
www.nknews.org
November 27, 2024 at 7:58 AM
www.nknews.org/2024/06/nort... Trash balloons with human feces, parasites, and damaged items, show poor living conditions in NK. Fortunately, I’m far south, away from the trash balloons. They’re just another dross reminder of the ongoing conflict between North and South.
www.chosun.com/english/opin... Korea can negotiate by emphasizing its investments in the U.S.,like shipbuilding and nuclear energy, and proposing initiatives. My view,S.K. is a mix of nervousness and curiosity about US next moves. Eyes on Trump’s tariff plans unfolding & how S.K. will navigate.
Editorial: Trump’s tariff threat looms, but preparation could minimize impact
Editorial: Trumps tariff threat looms, but preparation could minimize impact
www.chosun.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:06 AM
www.chosun.com/english/opin... Korea can negotiate by emphasizing its investments in the U.S.,like shipbuilding and nuclear energy, and proposing initiatives. My view,S.K. is a mix of nervousness and curiosity about US next moves. Eyes on Trump’s tariff plans unfolding & how S.K. will navigate.
www.chosun.com/english/trav... ·it's great to see the sport of my youth thrive in this vibrant culture. The energy at a Kia Tigers game is nothing like the MLB—and the affordability.. I can take my three kids without a second thought, but a Cubs game? That might blow the budget for a month!
S. Korea’s 2024 baseball season hits 10 m fans, first in 42 years
S. Koreas 2024 baseball season hits 10 m fans, first in 42 years South Koreas baseball boom is driven by young talent and thriving female fanbase
www.chosun.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:58 PM
www.chosun.com/english/trav... ·it's great to see the sport of my youth thrive in this vibrant culture. The energy at a Kia Tigers game is nothing like the MLB—and the affordability.. I can take my three kids without a second thought, but a Cubs game? That might blow the budget for a month!
www.chosun.com/english/mark... K-pop stocks surged 19% in November, driven by BTS and BLACKPINK's anticipated comebacks. K-pop thrives globally, immune to tariffs, BTS reigning as Korea's crown jewel. I urge my friends to explore the music’s rich theory, rhythm, and romance, epitomized ny BTS.
K-pop stocks surge 19% in a month on major artists’ comebacks
K-pop stocks surge 19% in a month on major artists comebacks
www.chosun.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:32 AM
www.chosun.com/english/mark... K-pop stocks surged 19% in November, driven by BTS and BLACKPINK's anticipated comebacks. K-pop thrives globally, immune to tariffs, BTS reigning as Korea's crown jewel. I urge my friends to explore the music’s rich theory, rhythm, and romance, epitomized ny BTS.
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... Korea's Cultural Discourse Project tackles loneliness via arts, workshops, and policies, linking culture to happiness and reducing isolation. Makes me think, a book by Walt Hickey 'You Are What You Watch' could be a game changer in Korea's K-pop culture.
Korea to combat loneliness with culture
In response to the widespread feelings of loneliness exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Korea is launching a 'Cultural Discourse Project' to address and heal loneliness through culture, the Ministr...
m.koreatimes.co.kr
November 25, 2024 at 11:28 PM
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... Korea's Cultural Discourse Project tackles loneliness via arts, workshops, and policies, linking culture to happiness and reducing isolation. Makes me think, a book by Walt Hickey 'You Are What You Watch' could be a game changer in Korea's K-pop culture.
www.chosun.com/english/mark... U.S. dollar has strengthened, weakening the South Korean won. The won-dollar exchange rate has surpassed 1,400 won multiple times, and analysts predict this could be the new normal. So your dollar's worth more than ever, come visit me and let's kimchi it up.
Explainer: The dollar remains king, Korea braces for a new normal of weaker won
Explainer: The dollar remains king, Korea braces for a new normal of weaker won The Korean won tumbles as the dollar climbs: Is 1,400 won per dollar the new normal
www.chosun.com
November 24, 2024 at 2:54 PM
www.chosun.com/english/mark... U.S. dollar has strengthened, weakening the South Korean won. The won-dollar exchange rate has surpassed 1,400 won multiple times, and analysts predict this could be the new normal. So your dollar's worth more than ever, come visit me and let's kimchi it up.
SK's Healthcare Dilemma: Strikes, Shortages, and the Quest for Reform
Amid protests over expanded medical school quotas, South Korea grapples with doctor shortages, poor working conditions, and an overstressed healthcare system—sparking intense national debate.
www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/do...
Amid protests over expanded medical school quotas, South Korea grapples with doctor shortages, poor working conditions, and an overstressed healthcare system—sparking intense national debate.
www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/do...
Doctors on Strike: Why are South Korea’s Government and Medical Community at Odds?
www.wilsoncenter.org
November 24, 2024 at 2:16 PM
SK's Healthcare Dilemma: Strikes, Shortages, and the Quest for Reform
Amid protests over expanded medical school quotas, South Korea grapples with doctor shortages, poor working conditions, and an overstressed healthcare system—sparking intense national debate.
www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/do...
Amid protests over expanded medical school quotas, South Korea grapples with doctor shortages, poor working conditions, and an overstressed healthcare system—sparking intense national debate.
www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/do...
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... Ivy Cho, reflects on life in Suncheon, contrasting the quiet simplicity of small-town living with the fast-paced allure of Seoul. My student and I worked on this article for three months, and she finally got published in a prestigious Korean newspaper.
17 years old and outside of Seoul
Living in Suncheon as a teenage girl who likes to hangout is pretty boring. There's little in the way of entertainment for someone my age. It is all about navigating the same neighborhoods, the same s...
m.koreatimes.co.kr
November 24, 2024 at 12:33 PM
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... Ivy Cho, reflects on life in Suncheon, contrasting the quiet simplicity of small-town living with the fast-paced allure of Seoul. My student and I worked on this article for three months, and she finally got published in a prestigious Korean newspaper.
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... This article dives into the pressing challenges of english education in South Korean. As a teacher here in South korea, we need a shift towards a more communication-oriented approach to ESL.
Problems of English education in South Korean high schools
South Korea's College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) was first implemented in 1994 and has been conducted regularly every year since then, playing an important role in Korea's college entrance exams.
m.koreatimes.co.kr
November 21, 2024 at 2:59 PM
m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/articl... This article dives into the pressing challenges of english education in South Korean. As a teacher here in South korea, we need a shift towards a more communication-oriented approach to ESL.