Opinion - The Korea Times

ED Relocation proposal smacks of pork

Ruling People Power Party interim leader Han Dong-hoon proposed, Wednesday, to relocate the National Assembly to the administrative town of Sejong. Unveiling the plan during a press conference, Han emphasized the need to end the era of politics in Yeouido, which is the current location of the National Assembly, and reclaim the space for the citizens of Seoul. This decision symbolizes a resolute determination to secure the support of voters in both the capital and Sejong.

Mar 28, 2024

ED Elections and Yoon’s future legacy

The National Assembly elections on April 10 will be a make or break moment for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Mar 27, 2024By John Burton

ED Mind your words!

While on the stump on Friday in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), shared his thoughts on China with voters. In a seeming attempt to criticize President Yoon Suk Yeol for strengthening the traditional alliance with the United States, Lee said, "The Chinese are not buying Korean products because they don't like Korea. Why does [the Yoon administration] harass China?"

Mar 26, 2024

ED Samsung deserves due grants

The government reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing every available resource to propel cutting-edge industries like semiconductors, batteries, and displays to new heights. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Choi Sang-mok will conduct on-site visits to pertinent industrial facilities, identifying challenges and devising targeted solutions for effective assistance, the Ministry of Finance and Economy said in a press release, Sunday.

Mar 25, 2024

ED Insensitivity to sex crimes

Cho Soo-jin,a lawyer who was selected as a candidate to run in the April 10 National Assembly elections on the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) ticket, dropped out of the race on Friday amid allegations that she exacerbated the trauma of a child rape victim.

Mar 24, 2024

ED Follow AMCHAM's advice

Ending a negative interest rate policy, the Bank of Japan raised the lending rate for overnight borrowing to 0 to 0.1 percent from minus 0.1 percent on Tuesday. The rate hike was the first since February 2007. It came as part of Japan’s attempts to shift away from its ultra-lax monetary policy. Market watchers interpreted Japan’s move as tantamount to a declaration of its exit from the “lost 30 years.”

Mar 21, 2024

ED Election and climate

The upcoming general elections for the 22nd National Assembly are just 20 days away and political parties are in a frenzy, vying to secure voters' support by making pledges across a broad spectrum of issues.

Mar 20, 2024By Jang Daul

ED Ambassador should return home

During a major election year, it's common to witness unbecoming words and actions. Each political party must assess the risks involved and respond accordingly. With just 21 days until the April 10 general elections, both the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) have swiftly distanced themselves from controversial candidates who have drawn criticism from their constituencies.

Mar 19, 2024

ED EU's AI Act

The European Parliament passed the AI Act on Wednesday, which is the world's first comprehensive statute designed to address the potential danger of artificial intelligence (AI). The passage came five years after the introduction of a relevant bill. At first, the legislative process hit a snag due to differing stances held by the 27 member countries of the European Union.

Mar 18, 2024

ED Baseball diplomacy?

When a big sports event like the Major League Baseball (MLB) World Tour Seoul Series is approaching, politicians and government officials are tempted to use the opportunity to take advantage of it for political and diplomatic purposes.

Mar 17, 2024

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