Opinion - The Korea Times

ED Yoon's turn to change

The heated race for the April 10 general elections has ended with a landslide victory of the opposition bloc against President Yoon Suk Yeol's governing People Power Party (PPP). Yoon will apparently suffer from a significant setback, as the election result impacts his remaining three years in office. With his PPP securing only 108 out of 300 seats in the National Assembly, Yoon is poised to be relegated to the status of a lame-duck president.

Apr 11, 2024

ED How South Korea can aid Ukraine

In March, Russia vetoed a routine resolution to extend the mandate of the U.N. Panel of Experts. Moscow’s decision to end the primary U.N. body responsible for investigating U.N. sanctions violations should erase any doubt about Russia’s willingness to violate sanctions to aid its war effort in Ukraine. It should also end any belief that Moscow is a partner for peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula.

Apr 10, 2024By Troy Stangarone

ED Chip exports rally

In recent months, the nation has been swept up by heated election campaigns, temporarily setting aside pressing issues. As the polls close today, it is time to refocus our attention on addressing the needs voiced by the electorate.

Apr 9, 2024

ED Trilateral summit in offing

South Korea, China, and Japan are in discussions regarding the possibility of holding a summit sometime in late May, as reported by multiple diplomatic sources.

Apr 8, 2024

ED Mounting voter frustration

In a democratic society, a robust voter turnout signifies an engaged populace eager to exercise their rights in selecting representatives to amplify their voices. Therefore, the high turnout during the early voting held on Friday and Saturday preceding the April 10 general elections is a positive indicator. Notably, boasting a turnout of 31.3 percent, this election marks the highest level of participation among general elections since the system's inception in 2016.

Apr 7, 2024

ED Step down from candidacy

Politicians have long been the prime target of public antipathy and cynicism in practically every country and Korea is no exception.

Apr 4, 2024

Derogatory comments by DPK members feared to alienate women voters

ED AI: ultimate double-edged sword

In 2022, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT to the world. Less than two years later, it is almost impossible to imagine a world without artificial intelligence (AI). AI is seeping into not just how we do business but all aspects of human life.

Apr 3, 2024By Kim Won-soo

ED Begin dialogue soon

President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered his third presidential address on Monday and spoke about efforts to find a way out of the government-doctor gridlock regarding his proposed plan to recruit more medical students starting next year. Despite the six-week-long walkout by 12,000 junior doctors, medical professors had remained steadfast, but have started to reduce their work hours.

Apr 2, 2024

ED Deplorable end to UN mission

It is deplorable that Russia exercised its veto power as a member of the United Nations Security Council to disband a U.N. panel tasked with monitoring sanctions aimed at preventing potential North Korean nuclear development activities. The panel will expire on April 30 as Russia blocked the renewal of its operation. We express strong regret over Russia's action.

Apr 1, 2024

ED Tug of war over North Korea-Japan summit

North Korea and Japan are in a tug of war over a possible summit.

Mar 31, 2024

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