Yu-hyun's opinion about Nationalism

Debate about Nationalism

Nationalism is a great love for a nation.
It is often associated with the belief that a particular nation is superioty to any other nation.
Nationalism can be good ideology to their nation. But on the other hand, it can bring about a wrong side.
The pro's side say, Nationalism is necessary and they prefer nationalism. Because, Nationalism has an aspect of unification, so when the original policy and order is being changed. conflicts and severe quarrels can happen. In this situation, Nationalism bring a way which is resolve the problem under the name of "Nationalism."
But I think it can bring about incorrect and wrong sides. If Nationalism oversteps bounds, it can cause discrimination. It means, if someone has excessive nationalism, they think "Our country is better than any other country, we are top of the world." So they can ostracize the other race.
And it can bring about cultural, economical recession.
Because people think "We don't need another country's culture or anything, Because we are the best. our culture is the only excellent culture and the others are inferior."
So to speak, in various situations Nationalism can bring about many wrong sides.
So I think the overreaction of nationalism is not helpful for everyone. so we have to found the correct and right meaning of Nationalism. It can be helpful and encouraging for every generation.

Lee Yu Hyun's Narrative Essay

One morning when I was fifteen years old, I felt too much pain in my throat so my tears fell when I was eating breakfast. The day before, it was not a big deal, but as just one day passed, the pain became so terrible. I thought 'It is just a cold. It will be fine' and then I was ready to go to school. But my father said "You had better go to hospital rather than go to school. I told your teacher that you will be late." I thought it was an overreaction, so I was convinced that it was just a cold while we were going to the hospital. But my thinking was totally wrong. The doctor said that I am very patient person because the source of pain was not a cold. It was tonsil inflammation. The pain was so terrible, but I had been enduring it. Furthermore, I had to have tonsil surgery. I felt dead and horrible. My tears fell down spontaneously. Father said to me, "Don't worry sweetheart. I am here beside you. It will be okay." Father tried to relax and relieve me.

Two days later, I had tonsil surgery. Before the surgery, I took six injections. It was like chaos. Six injections... It was an unforgettable experience. Maybe, it was my most painful moment in my life.

During the surgery, the pain was so terrible, so I cried continuously. At the end of the surgery, I had a double nose bleed and couldn't say any words for 2 weeks.

I vomited blood mass. I could not even sleep because of the blood. After 5 hours, I went back home. I could eat only cold liquid food. I was starving during those days. But my father also had a tough life. He did not go to work because of me. Everyday, he always care for me. I was very sorry and grateful.

When my father was sick, I ignored him and just did my work. What a bad attitude!

I thought at that time, I was so stupid. My tonsil surgery experience gave me lots of lessons and I will mend my past posture.

Lee Yu Hyun: Compare and Contrast Essay

Comparison Essay

Lee Yu Hyun

My comparison subjects are South Korea and North Korea. Originally, they were one country but they divided into two countries, because of the 6.25 war. As a result, they began having many different and diverse cultures.

First, South Korea's dominant ideology is free-democracy. In South Korea, everybody is free and respects others' rights. But in North Korea, the country's chief is the center of power. Everyone in the nation obeys him, so they have little freedom. Second, South Korea's president or lawmakers are voted for by the nation. Everybody has his/her own right to vote. But in North Korea, their high position is heredity. The present president's son will become the next president.

There are many differences but there are some similarities. First, South Korea and North Korea were both started from democracy. In North Korea, democracy was changed. So now they have Socialism and Absolutism. Second, both spend too much on the military. South Korea is economically better than North Korea, but neither country is rich. And finally, they have family separation pain. It is the most lamentable and doleful pain.

Between South Korea and North Korea, there are some distinctive differences. But, we have to unify at all costs for everyone because we are the same race. And our peninsula is the only divided country in the world. It is very shameful. So, we have to unify in haste.

Lee Yu Hyun's Essay: Schooling for Teen Mothers

Schooling for Teen Mothers
by Lee Yu Hyun

For most people of Korea, early pregnancy is not desirable.

It is regarded as a crime, if a teenage girl is pregnant, Koreans think she is immoral, blamable.

I think this perspective comes from Confucianism. It strictly discriminates between women and men. From long time ago -at least since Joseon dynasty- men have been treated as much more precious than women.

So, I think this influences bad ideas about teen's pregnancy. And basically, earlier pregnancy is not good for both the mother and her baby because teenagers' babies are not mature. So, teen mothers and their babies grow together. This may cause baby's deformation. Still, most people think earlier pregnancy is not desirable, but this is not only a stereotype but also worrying for teen parents' health. They are not ready and are not mature yet. I also think unwed pregnancies are not desirable because most of society will blame teen mothers and they will come ostracized.

So I think earlier pregnancy is not good for both mother and baby. Teenagers must careful about pregnancy.

Lee Yu Hyun's Introduction

Self - introduction

Lee Yu Hyun

My name is Lee Yu Hyun. I was born in Gwang ju. Now I'm nineteen years old (the end of teenage years. So sad!). I go to Naju High School. My family members are my father, mother and me. I'm the only child in my family, so sometimes I feel lonely.

My hobby is watching movies or chatting with my friends. My favorite movie is "Twilight". Because it is so fantastic and their love is so romantic. My favorite sport is swimming. (I can swim!) I love delicious food and TVXQ. I hate any dirty things. I am a little bit picky. My fastidiousness is motivated by my father. My father is dainty and picky, so he makes me clean my room everyday. Maybe, it is the reason that my biggest fear is my father. The strangest food I have eaten is dog meat. (Sorry to the dog....... I really didn't know that!) My favorite activity when I was a child was hide and seek. Something interesting about me is that I had tonsil surgery when I was 15 years old. It was so painful. I couldn't speak for 2 weeks. It was an unforgettable experience.These days, I'm interested in dieting and my academic grade.

When I grow up, I want to be an English teacher. I'm still not good at English, but I love English so I believe my dreams will come true. Later, I want to travel to France, because the French language and there are valuable monuments. My motto is "Do not hold off until tomorrow what can be done today" because I often postpone my homework or assignments. So this is very motivational me.