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Fri, August 17, 2018 | 11:17

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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

New USFK headquarters

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) moved its headquarters to Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, Friday, after being based in Yongsan, central Seoul, for more than 60 years.

Editorial | 2018-06-29 16:55

Sluggish deregulation

The government's deregulation meeting scheduled to be held Wednesday under the chairmanship of President Moon Jae-in was abruptly called off at the last minute.

Editorial | 2018-06-29 16:55

Football miracle

Korea's run at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia ended Thursday with a stunning win over Germany in their final group F match at the Kazan Arena.

Editorial | 2018-06-28 17:07

Rectifying ill-effects

The Moon Jae-in administration faces growing calls for additional measures to ensure the smooth implementation of the new, shorter workweek system.

Editorial | 2018-06-28 16:20

Banks preying on borrowers

Korean banks have long invited criticism for their usurious practices because they pay less to depositors while collecting more from borrowers. In other words, banks have maximized their profit by taking advantage of a huge gap between deposit and lending rates.

Editorial | 2018-06-27 16:55

Moon's policy needs overhaul

President Moon Jae-in replaced his two top economic secretaries Tuesday, definitely calling them to account for the ever-worsening economic situation and increasing youth unemployment.

Editorial | 2018-06-27 16:20

NK's procrastination

Two weeks have passed since the historic Singapore summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in which the two countries agreed on complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

Editorial | 2018-06-26 17:39

Chaebol's internal trading

The Fair Trade Commission said Monday it would strengthen regulations on inter-affiliate trading within family-controlled conglomerates or chaebol.

Editorial | 2018-06-26 16:20

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