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Mon, January 25, 2021 | 04:18
North Korea -­ usual suspect in cyberattacks
North Korea -­ usual suspect in cyberattacks
North Korea’s cyber warfare capability has become a worldwide concern. The North has been accused of being behind numerous cyberattacks on the websites of government agencies and financial institutions. We tend to regard the North as the prime suspect whenever the systems of banks and public organizations are hacked here. In many cases, however, it is difficult to find eviden...
2017-11-03 17:03
[Reporter's Notebook] Can Korea imitate China?
One of the telltale signs reminding foreign visitors they are in China is that they do not have access to global online platforms such as Google and Facebook. While expressions such as “I can’t use Google anymore” and “I can’t post on Instagram” mean they are simply away from these online services, they also complain of China’s exclusion of itself from the international infor...
2017-10-24 16:56
[Reporter's Notebook] 'America-first' policy to face backlash
U.S. President Donald Trump could find himself in a quandary over his protectionist stance, reaping unintended consequences. A series of protectionist measures - better known as “America-first” in his own words - are coming from Washington, raising fears that bombastic campaign pledges regarding Trump’s trade agenda are becoming a reality. Last week, the U.S. International Tr...
2017-10-10 17:14
[Reporter's Notebook] Residents unaware of Telecom World
[Reporter's Notebook] Residents unaware of Telecom World
BUSAN -- The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2017 ended its “unsuccessful” four-day run, Thursday. The Swiss-based organization returned to the port city with its information and communication technology (ICT) event, following ITU Telecom Asia 2004 and the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 2014. However, this year it did not live up to its billing as...
2017-09-29 14:58
[Reporter's Notebook] Lock&Lock deal stirs up controversy
[Reporter's Notebook] Lock&Lock deal stirs up controversy
Lock&Lock founder and CEO Kim Jun-il has come under fire over his recent decision to sell the 39-year-old Korean company to Affinity Equity Partners (AEP), one of Asia’s largest private equity firms (PEF) based in Hong Kong. The Seoul-based plastic container maker announced last Friday it signed a contract with the PEF to sell a 63.56 percent share held by the CEO and his fam...
2017-08-27 16:32
[Reporter's Notebook] Blizzard's greed may kill 'StarCraft' again
For those in Korea who are in their late 20s to early 40s, “StarCraft” was one of the most loved and influential computer games for a long time. Following its launch in 1998, the computer strategy game has made a dramatic return. An upgraded version, “StarCraft: Remastered,” was launched globally Aug. 15 with ultra high-definition graphics and an improved online matchmaking s...
2017-08-16 16:03
[Reporter's Notebook] Franchise association hit for vague promises
[Reporter's Notebook] Franchise association hit for vague promises
It was more like a lecture, a reporter said during a press conference at the Korea Franchise Association’s (KFA) head office in Seoul, Thursday. At the press conference, the KFA was initially expected to come up with plans to reform the nation’s franchise industry, which has recently faced public criticism over a series of scandals. Prof. Choi Young-hong of Korea University, ...
2017-08-10 16:43
[Reporter's Notebook] Time for multi-agency coordination, interdependence
[Reporter's Notebook] Time for multi-agency coordination, interdependence
In the movie, “Too Big To Fail,” there are scenes where Treasury Secretary Henry “Hank” Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are discussing potential measures they need to take in response to the fallout of subprime mortgages. Over breakfast and meetings, the two leaders in finance are trying to pick each other’s brains to come up with the best solution that can ...
2017-08-03 19:12
[Reporter's Notebook] Is President taking vacation or not?
[Reporter's Notebook] Is President taking vacation or not?
President Moon Jae-in has drawn attention over his summer vacation this week because he promised to take all of his paid leave - 21 days this year - to encourage people to use their leave fully for work-life balance. Cheong Wa Dae officials said the President would do nothing but rest, go for walks with his wife and relax for a week, which gained a positive public response. B...
2017-08-03 16:48
[Reporter's Notebook] POSCO, KT's exclusion raises doubts
[Reporter's Notebook] POSCO, KT's exclusion raises doubts
The Moon Jae-in administration is facing criticism from the country’s business circle for excluding POSCO and KT chiefs from a business delegation which will accompany him on a visit to the United States next week. The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) announced the list of 52 entrepreneurs Friday, which had gained Cheong Wa dae approval. In addition to KCCI Chairma...
2017-06-23 17:48
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