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Conservatives need to restore principle and practical sense“Politicians need both a scholar’s sense of principle and a merchant’s practical instincts,” former President Kim Dae-jung advise…Apr. 04, 2026 09:17
Labor ruling broadens contractor duties under union lawSouth Korea’s labor authorities have, for the first time, recognized a primary contractor as the employer of subcontracted worker…Apr. 04, 2026 09:17
Currency slide deepens inflation, growth concernsDuring my posting in Paris, the local district office assessed my earned income each year on a 10-tier scale. The highest earners…Apr. 03, 2026 08:58
Trump’s rhetoric clouds path to peaceU.S. President Donald Trump said April 1 that the United States had achieved “unprecedented victories” in its war with Iran over …Apr. 03, 2026 08:57
Hangul sign debate reflects Korea’s identityA person may truly assert their identity only when able to write their own name.At a March 31 forum on the proposed addition of a…Apr. 02, 2026 09:23
Ceasefire hopes rise as energy risks persistU.S. President Donald Trump said March 31 that U.S. forces would leave Iran “very soon,” adding that the conflict in the Middle E…Apr. 02, 2026 09:22
South Korean politicians plan by-election strategiesAs South Korea approaches the June 3 local elections, focus is shifting to parliamentary by-elections and the districts that coul…Apr. 01, 2026 09:08
Middle East tensions expose Korea’s supply weaknessesThe conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has laid bare South Korea’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern energy an…Apr. 01, 2026 09:07
War-driven shocks rattle South Korea’s economyA prolonged conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is delivering a twin shock to South Korea’s economy, disrupting…Mar. 31, 2026 09:14
Parties push reform as PPP resists amendmentSix political parties, including the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, the Rebuilding Korea Party and the New Reform Party, met M…Mar. 31, 2026 09:12
Trump faces growing early lame-duck concernsU.S. Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped into the 30% range, the lowest of his current term. His party has suffered setbac…Mar. 30, 2026 08:41
Calls grow to ease minor crime prosecutionsA woman in her 60s receiving basic livelihood support was caught stealing sausages from a Seoul supermarket last November. She to…Mar. 30, 2026 08:41
Construction industry needs bolder investment in AIThe global construction robotics market is poised for rapid expansion, reflecting rising demand for automation across the industr…Mar. 28, 2026 08:36
Weak asset disclosure rules undermine public trustThe government on March 26 disclosed the assets of lawmakers, senior officials and high-ranking judges as of the end of last year…Mar. 28, 2026 08:35
Seoul-New York tax gap fuels housing distortionsPresident Lee Jae-myung on Monday shared a news article on social media platform X titled “Property taxes in major advanced citie…Mar. 27, 2026 09:14
US courts hold Big Tech liable for harmsU.S. courts have ordered Meta and Google to pay damages, finding that their social media platforms encouraged addictive use that …Mar. 27, 2026 09:14
AI users prioritize time savings over productivityAs artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, expectations are becoming clearer. Rather than seeking ever greater out…Mar. 26, 2026 08:52
Qatar LNG disruption threatens global gas suppliesA foreign media report said QatarEnergy, Qatar’s state-owned energy company and a supplier of about 20% of the world’s liquefied …Mar. 26, 2026 08:51
South Korea boosts entrepreneurship to ease youth unemploymentPromoting entrepreneurship has emerged as a central policy priority for the South Korean government. The Ministry of SMEs and Sta…Mar. 25, 2026 09:05
South Korea’s pension fund risks overreach in corporate governanceAs South Korea enters the March shareholder meeting season, the National Pension Service has stepped up its activism, opposing a …Mar. 25, 2026 09:05

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