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Tue, October 3, 2023 | 06:19

. Robert Atkinson

Is Korea serious about fighting climate change?

At various global summits and venues, leaders of many nations, including Korea, have firmly stated their pledges to take all needed action to cut global emissions leading to climate change. Like many developed nations, Korea has committed to achieving carbon neutrality, in its case, by 2050. The Yoon administration also recently tightened reduction targets and aims to use les...

2023-09-03 16:35

Eugene Lee

Dream of unification lives forever

Just a day away from Aug. 15, the Liberation Day of Korea, one thought kept coming to me: Will South and North ever unite? Exactly 78 years ago, on Aug. 15, 1945, it was the day when Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule by the United States and the Soviet Union. And yet, one could say, that it was the day that destined the country for a split.

2023-09-03 16:30

BRICS success is enshrined in diplomacy not politics

BRICS success is enshrined in diplomacy not politics

Heads of states of all BRICS members except for Russia have gathered in South Africa to discuss BRICS' expansion, promoting political security, advocating the usage of local currency and cooperation on the digital economy.

2023-09-03 16:20

. Jason Lim

Japan's 'Toto world'

Every time I visit Japan, I find myself surprised at the lack of English language in the public arena. This is such a contrast with the ubiquity and even effusiveness of English language everywhere in Seoul; I mean, it's almost impossible to avoid English in Korea anywhere you go. I remember watching a TV show where contestants were challenged not to use English words in thei...

2023-08-31 16:35

Economic vision of a unified Korean Peninsula: Starting by forming a consensus

Economic vision of a unified Korean Peninsula: Starting by forming a consensus

What will the future economic picture of a unified Korea look like? What kind of future vision do our people have? What do our people think about unification? The reason for bringing up this question is that no consensus has yet formed in our society with regard to the necessity of unification as well as its future vision.

2023-08-31 16:30

Why Ukraine's fight is America's fight

Why Ukraine's fight is America's fight

On my recent trip to Ukraine, I met with a friend who is now a commander on the front line, someone I highly respect and have known since before Russia invaded last year. He posed a question I think Americans should ponder.

2023-08-31 16:20

Jeon Su-mi

'Excessive' remarks deepen schism in society

The Aug. 15 speech by President Yoon Suk Yeol has ignited significant discussions. The crux of the matter lies in President Yoon's mention of “communist totalitarian forces disguising themselves under the banners of democracy, human rights and progress.” This has sparked great interest.

2023-08-31 16:00

Why the first hundred days in office matter

Why the first hundred days in office matter

After years of anxiety about democratic backsliding, the next few months will tell us a lot about the state of popular government around the world. In October, Argentina will elect a new president to succeed Alberto Fernandez, while in New Zealand, the Labour-led coalition faces a challenge from the National Party-led bloc. And in November, the Netherlands will hold a snap ge...

2023-08-31 15:50

Yoon Ja-young

Korea's broken public education system

Recently, statistics about Koreans' expenditure on private education made headlines. The top 20 percent income bracket of households spent around 1.14 million won ($860) per month on private education, which is similar to the combined amount spent on food and housing expenses. Even lower-income households are not significantly different; households in the bottom 40 percent in...

2023-08-30 16:35

Cinematic catalysts: Can 'Oppenheimer' shape nuclear policy?

Cinematic catalysts: Can 'Oppenheimer' shape nuclear policy?

The widely acclaimed film “Oppenheimer,” released worldwide at the end of July, has surpassed $700 million in global box office sales and was placed fourth on the revenue chart just one month after its release. This achievement stands as a testament to the immense audience interest that the film has generated across the globe. It is anticipated that this story of the dawn of ...

2023-08-30 16:30

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