Park's gender card not catching on Park Geun-hye, conservative candidate of the ruling Saenuri Party, is desperate to sell herself as the first female president in a country struggling to eliminate its gender apartheid at home and work. She would be more convincing if she manages to..
Park fails to impress voters at 'solo' debate The ruling Saenuri party presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye failed to impress voters Monday night during a 70-minute talk show her campaign officials attempted to sell as a "debate."
It's not unified candidate Ahn Cheol-soos tearful eyes and recent contradictory statements after dropping his presidential bid suggest that Moon Jae-ins status as the remaining opposition candidate is more a by-product of an ongoing conflict between the two liberal polit..
Voters relieving '747' nonsense all over again For most people, the number 747 is synonymous with the iconic Boeing jumbo jet. But for Koreans, it also reminds them of expectations that fell spectacularly and the specter of disappointment that hangs over them.
Act, women voters! The recent controversy regarding a left-wing artists painting is a flashpoint showing that the debate on gender equality in this country has a long way to go.
What's cooking in WHO powwow? A monumental session during the World Health Organizations (WHO) convention on tobacco control turned into an alarming attack on transparency, accountability and press freedom.
2012 poll haunted by phantoms How can Moon Jae-in and Ahn Cheol-soo make their squeaking buddy act work before the clock strikes on Dec. 19 only adds another crazy episode to the reality show that is the Korean presidential race.
Pros, cons on voting-hour extension Presidential candidates sparring over the potential extension of voting hours certainly makes for a great headline. We all care about our basic rights, improving access to the polls and strengthening the electoral power of our social groups and com..
Rocket fatigue takes hold The country has spent the GDP of a Caribbean nation so far on its oft-troubled space launch program that began in 2003. And at some point the efforts became less of a science project than an expensive song and dance for blowhard bureaucrats.
Conflict of interest on KF-16 deal South Korea is one of the worlds top arms buyers, and this year it plans to purchase 20 trillion won worth of weapons.
Indecisive Ahn fans cynicism Seoul National University (SNU) professor Ahn Cheol-soo cant seem to make up his mind. Everyone assumes he will join the presidential race as he steps up efforts to reach out to voters but nothing is official, yet.
Forcing ghost of Imperial Japan back into casket Koreans today commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the annexation of Korea by Imperial Japan.
Did Steve Jobs dupe us all? Set aside all the hanky panky about the U.S. jurys $1.05 bil. verdict in favor of Apple over Samsung Electronics in their patent dispute.
Time to think about smart rally A months-long protest against China held in front of the Okin Presbyterian Church, a regular venue for anti-China demonstrations located across from the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, has created a new phenomenon — rally fatigue.
An assertive Japan Tokyo strives to retaliate against Seoul regarding President Lee Myung-baks trip to Dokdo and his subsequent demands for King Akihito to apologize in the same manner that it was forced to back down by China in 2010.
Mr. Noda, try and visit Dokdo, if you can Japan has taken issue with President Lee Myung-baks recent visit to Dokdo, Koreas easternmost islets.
LG, SK jump gun on No. 1 claim Whos first?
