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Mon, August 19, 2019 | 05:03

Normalize Assembly

The ruling and opposition parties, having spent the past two months in an aimless vicious verbal duel, are yet to find an exit from their extreme confrontation. Therefore, according to the National Assembly Law, an extraordinary session must be convened this month.

Park Yoon-bae2019-06-03 16:15

Hurdles to be cleared

Shareholders of Hyundai Heavy Industries, the country's largest shipbuilder, have taken the first step toward realizing an agreed takeover of the No. 2 local shipbuilder. On Friday, they approved the company's split-up plan to pave the way for the acquisition. Yet Hyundai faces a strong backlash from its union, which has opposed the plan for fear of mass layoffs.

Park Yoon-bae2019-06-02 17:01

Alert over swine fever

The farming and health authorities are on high alert over the possible spread of African swine fever because of an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in North Korea. They are stepping up quarantine measures to guard against any spread of the virus in areas bordering the North.

Park Yoon-bae2019-06-02 16:59

Many people here have been startled by a sightseeing boat accident in Hungary that has caused Korean casualties. As of Friday afternoon, seven Koreans have died and 19 were still missing. Of the 35 people on board, 33 were reported to be Korean tourists.

Do Je-hae2019-05-31 17:32

US currency offensive

The United States has sharply strengthened targets and standards in monitoring currency manipulation. A global trade war, which has focused on punitive tariffs and import controls, is increasingly likely to escalate into a currency war. The U.S. Treasury Department, in a semiannual report to Congress, Tuesday, increased the number of nations subject to monitoring for currency...

Do Je-hae2019-05-31 17:31

Pathetic response

President Moon Jae-in's response to the leaking of his phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump has once again resulted in the impression that he lacks responsible leadership.

Do Je-hae2019-05-30 17:18

Falling competitiveness

Korea's national competitiveness ranking dropped by one notch, from 27th place to 28th among 63 countries, this year. The Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) evaluated four factors - economic achievements, infrastructure, government and corporate efficiency - and Korea fared especially poorly in economic accomplishment and government eff...

Do Je-hae2019-05-30 17:17

Drug safety fiasco

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has revoked the license for the gene therapy drug Invossa after the manufacturer falsely reported an ingredient change. The revocation is a necessary step to kick the flawed medicine from the market. But it is far from sufficient to ensure the country's drug safety system works properly.

Park Yoon-bae2019-05-29 17:46

Populist welfare policy

Local governments are spending too much on various kinds of welfare programs such as special allowances for elderly residents, farmers and aging female divers as well as childbirth incentives and the promotion of reading.

Park Yoon-bae2019-05-29 17:46

Inappropriate gathering

National Intelligence Service chief Suh Hoon has come under fire for getting together for dinner last week with Yang Jung-chul, one of President Moon Jae-in's closest aides.

Do Je-hae2019-05-28 17:31

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