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A renowned Korean American medical practitioner, celebrated for treating elusive illnesses at a Seoul hospital for three decades, now faces a new task: tackling the diverse range of visible and invisible afflictions plaguing South Korea. He is vying for a seat in the April 10 general elections and if elected, he will become the first parliamentarian with a dual nationality.
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Campaign heads of major parties here are causing controversy due to their comments about Argentina and Venezuela, as they each cited the South American countries economic hardships as bad examples that could happen to Korea if voters elect their rivals.
At the beginning of my first Spanish class in my London secondary school, our teacher set about giving us Spanish names. If I remember correctly, she dubbed me Miguel. I felt then, aged circa 11-13 years old, and I still feel now that this was a waste of time: I am not Spanish and never will be. Her bid to foist this Iberian moniker on me was actually an attempt to create a new identity for me, one completely out of kilter with reality. It was made even more ludicrous by the fact that she was also my French teacher. Was I to be Miguel one hour and Pierre the next?