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Sun, May 31, 2020 | 15:29

Another shocking 'MeToo' case

Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don, a political bigwig known for his dogged perseverance, abruptly resigned Thursday. Even more astonishing than his unexpected resignation was its reason - sexual harassment. Oh was a veteran administrator, who had held all the key posts in the nation's second-largest city, and served as the minister of oceans and fisheries.

Park Yoon-bae2020-04-24 17:13

Worst has yet to come

South Korea suffered its worst economic performance in 11 years, battered by the coronavirus pandemic. More seriously, the worst is yet to come. The country is expected to feel a more severe economic impact in the coming months, so it is urgent to take bolder action to avoid a worst-case scenario.

Park Yoon-bae2020-04-24 17:13

'New Deal' program

The Moon Jae-in administration has decided to push for a Korean version of the “New Deal” program to protect the country's major industries from any COVID-19 shock and maintain employment levels. The decision reflects the dire reality that the local economy is taking the brunt of the pandemic crisis.

Park Yoon-bae2020-04-23 16:58

Cable channels' re-approval

The Korea Telecommunications Commission has renewed the licenses of two comprehensive programming cable channels, with some strings attached. Concerning TV Chosun, the KTC said it would instantly reject the extension of its licenses in the next screening if the channel falls short of reaching standards for impartial broadcasting in and other areas. Regarding Channel A, the wa...

Park Yoon-bae2020-04-23 16:57

Kim Jong-un's health

Rumors are rampant about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's health after CNN first reported, Tuesday, that the U.S. was looking into intelligence that he was “gravely ill” after surgery.

Na Jeong-ju2020-04-22 16:43

Extradition of child predator

A South Korean man convicted of creating and running the world's largest child pornography website site called “Welcome to Video” will likely be extradited to the United States instead of being released. The Seoul High Court issued a warrant for the extradition of the man surnamed Son, Monday.

Park Yoon-bae2020-04-22 16:36

Setback to exports

The coronavirus pandemic has begun to take its toll on South Korea as its exports plunged this month. According to the Korea Customs Service, the country's overseas shipments nosedived 26.9 percent to $21.7 billion in the first 20 days of April from a year ago. This figure appears to be a prelude to a further setback to export-oriented industries and the overall economy.

Park Yoon-bae2020-04-21 17:12

Face mask aid to Japan

The government plans to provide protective masks for the United States, Japan, and the countries that fought alongside South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun recently told relevant agencies to examine the idea, saying it “will help upgrade the nation's status,” according to media reports. Provided some preconditions are met, the proposal is w...

Park Yoon-bae2020-04-21 17:00

Internal strife is worsening in the main opposition United Future Party (UFP) following its significant defeat in the April 15 general election.

Na Jeong-ju2020-04-20 16:04

Leniency for tycoon in rape case

Former DB Group Chairman Kim Jun-ki was released Friday after receiving a suspended sentence for raping his housemaid and sexually assaulting his secretary. The Seoul Central District Court convicted Kim, 75, of the sex offenses but gave him a 30-month prison sentence suspended for four years.

Park Yoon-bae2020-04-20 16:01

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