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Suggestions to the President

Fri, October 19, 2018 | 09:10

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Present at the destruction of world based on shared rules, multilateral institutions

At the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly last week, there was a widespread sense of foreboding among world leaders. The anxiety went beyond standard concerns about what U.S. President Donald Trump would say, do, or tweet.

Guest Column | 2018-09-30 16:53

Who wins the Trump-Obama debate on jobs? Almost everyone who wants to work

What keeps Americans up at night? Hmm, there are many contenders, but here's what's not a worry right now: the economy, and most people's ability to get a job, keep a job or anticipate a raise. Look around, notice all the Now Hiring signs?

Guest Column | 2018-09-28 16:51

President Moon's initiative to improve inter-Korean ties

History encourages persistence, and the Korea Peninsula is an especially important example of that principle. The meeting last summer between President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-un rightly received massive global media coverage.

Guest Column | 2018-09-28 16:51

Trump at UN puts ego first, America last

The most disturbing point in President Trump's speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was not when the audience laughed at him. That's not to say the laughter _ at Trump's egotistical (and fact-challenged) list of his domestic achievements _ wasn't justified. We Americans have gotten used to Trump's ceaseless boasts that turn every speech into a pitch to his...

Guest Column | 2018-09-28 15:24

Moonshine's success and creeping up of spoiler

South Korean President Moon Jae-in's tireless, tactful and visionary efforts to engage North Korea in recent months have been appreciated both inside South Korea as well as by the international community.

Guest Column | 2018-09-27 17:40

Geopolitical pendulum shifts from Pyongyang to Tehran

Presidents, prime ministers, kings and potentates have converged in New York for the 73rd U.N. General Assembly. The annual rite of autumn brings together world leaders from 193 member states to discuss and hopefully try to solve key global crises ranging from the wars in Syria and Yemen, to the pressing refugee tragedies in Myanmar (Burma) and the Middle East.

Guest Column | 2018-09-27 17:31

Discussions of 2nd Trump-Kim summit are premature

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have both expressed hope for a follow-up meeting to their initial Singapore encounter in June. While Trump and Kim deserve credit for lowering the temperature between their two countries in recent months, Kim's progress on dismantling his nuclear weapons program has been insufficient, making a second summit betwe...

Guest Column | 2018-09-26 17:15

Milestone for South Korea-Vietnam relations

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations Dec. 22, 1992, Vietnam and South Korea have rapidly expanded their ties into a “comprehensive partnership.” This has brought great achievements in all fields including politics, economics, security and defense, culture and society.

Guest Column | 2018-09-26 17:11

Lesson for Trump: US must give up something for peace

Last fall Washington and Pyongyang were exchanging insults and threats. A little over two months ago echoes of “Peace in Our Time” rang out in Singapore as President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un staged a friendly summit.

Guest Column | 2018-09-21 16:39

Kavanaugh and Ford: High school's long reach

Many Americans are struggling to sort out the conflicting accounts from a suburban Maryland party that occurred more than three decades ago. In only a few days, the controversy has riveted Americans. It also has become a teaching moment for young people who may not understand that, a popular cliche to the contrary, life is long.

Guest Column | 2018-09-21 16:38

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