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Fri, August 14, 2020 | 03:06

Will Harris pick bolster Biden?

Will Harris pick bolster Biden?

Joe Biden on Wednesday selected California Senator Kamala Harris as the first biracial vice presidential pick in U.S. history. The decision is widely seen as the 'safe' choice for Biden, yet it could still prove to be one of the most consequential choices of running mate in decades.

2020-08-13 17:41

World is waiting for Biden to beat Trump

World is waiting for Biden to beat Trump

Almost everyone is waiting, but waiting for what? We are trying to imagine that it's really not as bad as it seems. The Zoom boom, after all, lifts some of the gloom. The other day, I found myself in successive internet meetings but nice and relaxed in little more than a gardener's garb.

2020-08-13 17:37

Demographic winter? Korea is not alone

Demographic winter? Korea is not alone

Hardly a day goes by without my opening The Korea Times or one of Seoul's other newspapers and finding a story or two about this country's most distressing problem-our low birth rate and its long-term demographic implications.

2020-08-13 17:36

Debate over regulating leaflets to North Korea

Debate over regulating leaflets to North Korea

On Aug. 4, the attempt by South Korea's ruling party to regulate South Koreans sending leaflets to North Korea was sent back to the 21-member National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee.

2020-08-13 17:31

Vertical and horizontal work culture

Vertical and horizontal work culture

On my third day working at the Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), I found myself supporting my director at a GCF board meeting in Geneva. The GCF is the United Nations' biggest climate fund and is based in Songdo.

2020-08-13 17:29

Empathy-lacking ruling bloc

Empathy-lacking ruling bloc

Having empathy for the people was the strongest point for President Moon Jae-in. Compared to his predecessor Park Geun-hye who was notorious for lacking empathy and the ability to communicate with the people, Moon showed a folksy attitude before and after being elected and promised to become a president who communicated with the people.

Kim Rahn | 2020-08-12 17:21

No glory, only scars

No glory, only scars

Diplomatic tension between Korea and Japan is once again escalating. On Aug. 4, a public announcement by the Korean judiciary was made regarding the effectuation of a seizure order regarding the assets of Nippon Steel. In response, the Japanese steelmaker appealed the order.

2020-08-12 17:19

What's to debate about needing more debates?

What's to debate about needing more debates?

Surprisingly, the Trump campaign now favors more debates, while some liberal pundits are suggesting that there should be fewer - maybe none. Seems clear to me: In a pandemic-torn campaign, voters will benefit from as many presidential face-offs as possible.

2020-08-12 17:15

The longer we're isolated, the less productive we get

The longer we're isolated, the less productive we get

COVID-19 is getting old - particularly for employees who've been working from home for months.

2020-08-11 16:49

Should peace treaty be signed?

Should peace treaty be signed?

The United States has not yet proposed a “new method of calculation,” as required by North Korea for the process of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Chairman Kim Jong-un seems to be assessing that the United States is not able to meet two requirements of his proposal for the resumption of denuclearization talks.

2020-08-10 17:13

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