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Thu, March 30, 2023 | 12:05

Yoon Ja-young

Sejong City's free bus plan

A plan to make Sejong City's buses free from 2025, proposed by the city's mayor Choi Min-ho, recently made headlines.

2023-03-29 16:42

Advancing biological weapons convention (BWC): the Philippine role

Advancing biological weapons convention (BWC): the Philippine role

The 9th Review Conference of the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention (BWC) concluded in 2022 represents a significant step forward for the convention. According to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the outcome of the conference is “a glimmer of hope in an overall bleak international security environment.” A major achievement was the agreement to create a...

2023-03-29 16:35

Localizing development research

Localizing development research

“Localization” has become a buzzword in international development circles, partly thanks to a push by the United States to shift more aid funding to local actors. But growing awareness of the importance of local expertise is not yet adequately reflected in most development research, which still regularly excludes researchers from low- and middle-income countries.

2023-03-29 16:30

. Donald Kirk

Waging Star Wars

The heavens far above the stratosphere may be the battleground in star wars against North Korea's vaunted hypersonic cruise missiles. The U.S. command showed off its high-flying answer to attacks from the North while U.S. and South Korean forces were winding up their first full-scale joint war games in six years.

2023-03-28 18:01

South Korea as global pivot state

South Korea as global pivot state

During a recent, surprise visit to Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged $5.5 billion in aid to the country while clearly stating Japan resolutely rejects Russian aggression and fully supports Kyiv. His visit coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, providing a stark contrast of values betwee...

2023-03-28 18:00

Artificial idiocy

Artificial idiocy

LJUBLJANA - There is nothing new about “chatbots” that are capable of maintaining a conversation in natural language, understanding a user's basic intent, and offering responses based on preset rules and data. But the capacity of such chatbots has been dramatically augmented in recent months, leading to handwringing and panic in many circles.

2023-03-28 16:56

Peter S. Kim

Financial crisis and whale theory

Since the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank launched its historic rate hikes, investors held their breath for the “whale” to surface. Many investors swear by the theory that a major victim (whale) has to appear before the bottom of a bear market can be confirmed.

2023-03-27 17:00

. Daniel Shin

Is content moderation necessary evil?

Content moderation can have a disproportionate effect on already-marginalized groups of people. Content moderation often results in mass take-downs of speech on social media from a marginalized group of people, while more dominant and well-funded parties could benefit from more nuanced approaches in their communications on major social media platforms. When a platform decides...

2023-03-27 16:45

Managing potential conflict on Korean Peninsula

Managing potential conflict on Korean Peninsula

In 2019, South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed the goal to achieve Korean reunification by 2045 and hosting a joint Seoul-Pyongyang Olympics in 2032. President Moon was known for his emphasis on dialogue and cooperation to establish peace on the Korean Peninsula and so, had a liberal eye toward crisis and conflict. However, the political sentiment toward Korean reunifi...

2023-03-27 16:30

. Steven L. Shields

Can we learn from Gwangju?

I've learned a few things about Gwangju over the past several years. First, the events in Gwangju in 1980 were horrifying. Second, many unanswered questions surround the tragic days and their aftermath. Lots of blame going in several directions. Lots of denials and counter-denials from many quarters. Finally, there are so many opinions and claims of evidence that not only are...

2023-03-26 16:50

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