Quotations of the day

The United States wants SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement; pronounced like a small wave in Korean) while Korea stands for ¡®daefa¡¯ (pronounced as a big wave in Korean). (A donga.com netizen on Friday, pointing out the great divide between the two countries on how to change the agreement on the status of American service members in Korea.)

They are making a mockery of public opinion. (North Korea's official Central News Agency on Thursday commenting on the dismissal by the Tokyo Appellate Court of a suit filed by former sex slaves for the Japanese army, who are seeking an apology and compensation from the Japanese government.)

It opens our hearts and enriches our minds... (Veteran rock star Shin Joong-Hyun, quoting from a song he dedicated to President Kim Dae-Jung upon his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize.)

I will try to establish law and order that will move and inspire the citizens. (The new police superintendent of North Cholla Province on Friday, promising to serve the people in a kind and attentive manner.)