Editorial

ED Global cybersecurity regime needed

South Korea vowed to address and raise awareness of North Korea's cybercriminal activities in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to educate other U.N. member countries about the disruptive impacts on their economies, as well as international security.

ED 'Trump-proofing' Korea

When it appears that Donald Trump's favorite Korean is North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, the government in Seoul has reason to worry about the possible reelection of the former U.S. president in November.

ED Excessive use of power

President Yoon Suk Yeol has sparked a major controversy by vetoing a motion to appoint a special counsel to investigate the death of a Marine involved in a rescue mission. The presidential veto came 19 days after the opposition-initiated motion was approved by the National Assembly, marking the 10th time Yoon has exercised this power since taking office.

ED Court favors more doctors

An appellate court's decision last week strongly advanced the government's plan to increase the number of doctors by rejecting an injunction aimed at halting the expansion of the medical school enrollment quota.

ED Xi-Putin summit and NK

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping met in Beijing Thursday, announcing a new era in bilateral relations. Adopting a joint statement, they agreed to deepen their strategic partnership on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

ED First lady's return

First lady Kim Keon Hee is back in the spotlight.

ED FTC’s unfair move

The Fair Trade Commission is facing fierce criticism for its decision to exempt Coupang Chairman Kim Beom-seok from being designated as the company’s controlling party. This announcement, made on Wednesday, has ignited controversy due to perceived favoritism toward Kim and has cast doubt on the integrity of the FTC's regulatory practices.

ED World's eyes on Korea's climate litigation

In the heart of Seoul, amidst the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers, a different kind of battle is being waged — one that resonates far beyond the borders of Korea. This battle is not waged with weapons or political rhetoric, but with the weight of legal arguments and the fervent determination of climate-concerned citizens, passionate activists and lawyers.

ED Get serious on dating violence

There has been a worrying slew of violence against women recently. Last week, a 25-year-old medical student was arrested without a warrant for killing his girlfriend in southern Seoul in the late afternoon.

ED Japan’s nationalist move