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Wasteful Assembly

The National Assembly has come under mounting criticism for its outdated practice of having expenses for “special activities.”

Editorial | 2018-07-05 16:47

Four-river project

The state auditors' report on the Four River Restoration Project under the Lee Myung-bak administration reaffirms that it was a total failure.

Editorial | 2018-07-05 16:12

In-flight meal fiasco

Asiana Airlines' unprecedented “no in-flight meals” problem continued Wednesday for the fourth straight day. This is causing embarrassment not only to the company but also the public which denounced it for alleged unfair practices including the exploitation of subcontractors.

Editorial | 2018-07-04 19:20

Heavier tax on the rich

The Moon Jae-in administration is expected to finalize a plan to raise taxes on owners of multiple homes and high-priced properties. The plan will be based on a proposal disclosed by a presidential panel Tuesday to fight real estate speculation and ensure fair taxation.

Editorial | 2018-07-04 16:49

Pompeo's NK visit

The White House confirmed U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's third trip to Pyongyang this week. The top U.S. diplomat will be heading to the North Korean capital July 5 for additional high-level talks between the two countries on the North's denuclearization. On Sunday, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, who has been closely involved in the bilateral negotiations, held talks with North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui.

Editorial | 2018-07-03 17:05

Lost social mobility

Korea has to solve many problems if it is to become a society of greater equality, vitality and social mobility. Article 10 of the Constitution stipulates that “every human being has dignity and value and has the right to seek happiness,” a solemn declaration of equality.

Editorial | 2018-07-03 16:20

No sanctions relief

Three weeks have passed since U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held their historic June 12 summit in Singapore. Yet, neither side has made much progress in dismantling the North's nuclear program although Kim committed to “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.”

Editorial | 2018-07-02 16:59

Adding to World Heritage

Seven old Buddhist temples of the Republic of Korea, built between the seventh and ninth centuries, have made it onto UNESCO's World Heritage List as the 13th global cultural sites of the country for their “outstanding universal value” mankind has to preserve.

Editorial | 2018-07-02 16:20

Alarm over economy

Dark clouds seem to be gathering over the Korean economy as indicators show a bleak outlook. Consumption, investment and exports are in the doldrums, signaling that the country is entering a recession.

Editorial | 2018-07-01 16:59

Alternative service

The government and the National Assembly are required to revise the Military Service Act to allow for alternative service for conscientious objectors by the end of 2019. This requirement comes after the Constitutional Court ruled Thursday the conscription law is unconstitutional because it does not recognize alternative service.

Editorial | 2018-07-01 16:55

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