Category Archives: Coyner’s Op-Ed Essays

What the S Korean election will not mean

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Tom Coyner

Taking on the largest chaebol within Korea is not dissimilar to a kamikaze attack Continue reading →

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Making the same political mistakes

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Ideology-based politics is in keeping with the 20th Century; today, nations need ideology-free, practical programs Continue reading →

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Getting to the crux of corruption

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Until Koreans essentially ease up on themselves and learn to be happier with who they are and what they possess, systemic corruption will continue. Continue reading →

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Psy 2012: Style you can believe in

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Perhaps Psy entering the fray on one level or another is just what this election needs. Continue reading →

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Asia’s near impossible reversals

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Master-follower relationships make it remarkably difficult for a master to do a 180, given his obligations Continue reading →

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How overblown is the K-Wave?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

All of this is all about adolescent sexual drives being skillfully exploited by Korean businesses. Continue reading →

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North Face Isn’t the Issue

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Rather than looking into the shops, well-meaning Koreans need to better address what is happening in their homes. Continue reading →

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Getting married in South Korea? Bring a lot of cash!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Most Koreans acknowledge that this wedding extravaganza aspect of contemporary culture has gotten out of hand, but… Continue reading →

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How Post FTA Pricing Actually Works in Korea

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Tom Coyner

FTAs trigger naive consumers to believe they can now afford once-considered exotic or luxury goods. Their increased mass purchasing eventually brings down prices – actually more than tariff reductions. Continue reading →

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With a gentle kick, makgeolli satisfies

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Sing the praises of the creamy brew that, unlike soju, is not going to give you a hangover from hell. Continue reading →

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