5. Persuading through dialogue and discussion
Let’s find various ways to solve this problem through discussion and debate between Korea and Japan.
Korea refers to Japan as a country that is “close but far.” In terms of distance, Japan is a close country, but because of the dark history between the two countries Japan is emotionally distant from Koreans’ hearts.
Recently Dokdo has been another problem that has made Korea and Japan’s relationship difficult.
To solve this problem wisely, both countries need to understand and persuade each other through discussion and debate. Let’s become a Dokdo defender and use a variety of methods to convince others that Dokdo is Korean land.
Seung-ju has two close friends. Like most close friends, they have many quarrels about things they disagree on. Nonetheless, since they know each other so well, they can now solve their problems by simply talking.
What is the best way to become close to a new friend? How can we solve problems we encounter without fighting?
Friend’s preferences | Ways to get close to him/her |
Kyunghee:
Loves books, talks mostly about books, and is never without a book in her hands
Kyunghee typically uses discussion to solve problems. | ▶She shares stories about the books she read recently.
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Minsu:
Does not usually share his opinions. Would rather watch sports than play sports. Likes to think alone and only accepts objective evidence when something goes wrong. | ▶
▶ When encountering a problem, they look together for reasonable evidence |