[Career Compass] Fun, fascinating and frustrating!

Nicola is an environmental, social and governance, or ESG, expert whose career and adventurous spirit have taken her across the globe. Having lived in the UK, Indonesia, Singapore, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nepal and now in South Korea, she brings a wealth of experience to her role as a partner at Deloitte Korea. A people person with a warm laugh and a big smile, Nicola is known for her vibrant personality, passion for her work, and a strong network of friends and connections. I first met her last y

Dec. 5, 2024

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE -- People ride a pedicab on Regent Street as they do their Black Friday shopping and enjoy the festive decorations in London on Sunday. EPA-Yonhap

Dec. 2, 2024

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Ma Ying-li reacts after winning the Best Narrative Feature award for "An Unfinished Film" at the 61st Golden Horse Awards in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday. Reuters-Yonhap

Nov. 24, 2024

How to experience London, in 52,573 easy steps

By Michael Rand The Minnesota Star Tribune (TNS) There is something about being in one of the world’s great cities that makes you sharper. So much is happening at once that you must pay attention. You cannot be a passive observer, but rather must live in every moment to survive and ultimately thrive. That thought came to me on a recent walk in London, on one of (according to my Step Tracker phone app) 52,573 steps over the course of three days on my first but hopefully not last trip to thi

Nov. 14, 2024

Be mindful of the Earth you are vacationing on

Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com (TNS) As temperatures rise, hurricanes whirl and wildfires burn, the conversation about climate change and our role in it is intensifying. And, with increased documentation about the environmental, economic and social impact of travel, families may be wondering how best to be a responsible traveler. Here are five ideas to consider. Choose wisely Popular vacation spots like Barcelona, Spain; Venice, Italy; and many US national parks have begun taking ste

Nov. 14, 2024

Guatemala had early role in disseminating Korean literature in Latin America

Sara A. Solis-Castaneda Ambassador of Guatemala to Korea On the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Guatemala and the Republic of Korea (1962-2024), it is essential to highlight a lesser-known aspect: Guatemala's early contribution to the dissemination of Korean literature in Latin America, even before the establishment of the Republic of Korea. This endeavor was spearheaded by the Guatemalan writer and diplomat Enrique Gomez Carrillo, who, in 1906, translated

Oct. 17, 2024