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Wed, February 1, 2023 | 04:39

Injecting fresh air

State-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) has won a 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) project to build a nuclear power plant in Egypt, giving an important boost to the struggling domestic nuclear reactor industry. KHNP struck a deal with Russia's Atomstroyexport, or ASE, for equipment supply and construction of turbine buildings for the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in Cair...

2022-08-26 17:00

Don't abuse state audits

The state inspection agency has caused controversy over its plan to conduct an audit into the previous Moon Jae-in administration's renewable energy projects. It has also invited criticism for looking into whether the Moon government properly handled the supply and management of COVID-19 vaccines.

2022-08-25 17:05

Shameful state violence

On Wednesday, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) confirmed widespread human rights abuses and illegalities at a detention facility in Busan decades ago. It concluded that the state committed such violations by unjustly exercising governmental authority. The commission made the announcement after 15 months of investigations into the now-defunct Brothers Home, a conf...

2022-08-25 16:45

Impact of plunging won

The Korean economy is bearing the brunt of the rapidly falling value of the won against the U.S. dollar. The local currency closed at 1,345.50 won per dollar Tuesday, down 5.70 won from the previous day. The closing price marked the won's lowest level seen since April 28, 2009.

2022-08-24 17:55

Appoint special inspector

The ruling and opposition parties are in a tug of war over the appointment of a special inspector. The presidential office said Monday that it is waiting for the parties to recommend candidates, reaffirming its position that President Yoon Suk-yeol will appoint someone once the National Assembly makes its recommendations.

2022-08-24 17:47

Need for win-win diplomacy

Wednesday marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and China. The anniversary is significant as the two countries have made phenomenal progress in bilateral ties over the past three decades. However, it is doubtful whether Seoul and Beijing can deepen their partnership further down the road.

2022-08-23 17:06

Pension reform drive

The government has finally set about to reform the four major public pensions. In a policy briefing to President Yoon Suk-yeol last Friday, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said it would integrate the national pension with the three occupational pensions - for public servants, veterans and teachers. It will then link them to the basic pension for people aged 65 and older.

2022-08-23 16:45

Forging bipartisanship

President Yoon Suk-yeol has begun to show signs of changing his leadership style in a bid to better reflect public opinion and move toward bipartisanship. This move is drawing positive responses from the opposition political parties and the people.

2022-08-22 17:06

Boost essential medical services

The Ministry of Health and Welfare said in its report to President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday that it would facilitate more funds to essential medical services related directly to life to prevent further similar tragedies following the death of a nurse at one of Seoul's top hospitals. Specifically, the ministry vowed to implement measures aimed at boosting such healthcare areas ...

2022-08-22 16:54

New strategy needed

North Korea has rejected President Yoon Suk-yeol's “audacious” initiative under which Seoul would offer generous economic aid if Pyongyang takes denuclearization steps. The rejection should not come as a surprise because only a few expected the North to accept the offer.

2022-08-21 18:05

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