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[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 information and communications technology industry.

Reporter's Notebook | 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 Trade Commission (ITC) voted 4-0 in favor of a request by Whirlpool for trade sanctions on washing machines made by Samsung and LG Electronics. Earlier this month, Seoul also had to accept U.S. pressure to begin negotiatio...

Reporter's Notebook | 2017-10-10 17:14

[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...

Reporter's Notebook | 2017-09-29 14:58

[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...

Reporter's Notebook | 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 system.

Reporter's Notebook | 2017-08-16 16:03

[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, ...

Reporter's Notebook | 2017-08-10 16:43

[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 ...

Reporter's Notebook | 2017-08-03 19:12

[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...

Reporter's Notebook | 2017-08-03 16:48

[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...

Reporter's Notebook | 2017-06-23 17:48

Presidential adviser Moon Chung-in, watch your language!

President Moon Jae-in’s special adviser, Moon Chung-in, said Wednesday it was hard to understand why his remarks made in Washington caused such a huge stir. He said this to reporters who were waiting for him at Incheon International Airport to ask about the controversy over his recent proposal to reduce the scale of the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises if North Korea...

Reporter's Notebook | 2017-06-21 16:43

[Reporter's Notebook] S. Korea is not America's marionette

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