Opinion - The Korea Times

ED Competitiveness hinges on climate action

The new Global Risks Report for this year was disclosed by the World Economic Forum this month. It contains leading insights on the evolving global risks landscape from 1,490 experts across academia, business, government, the international community and civil society.

Jan 17, 2024By Jang Daul

[ED] Competitiveness hinges on climate action

ED Fanfare for Youth Olympics

This Friday, the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games will start in the mountainous eastern province of Korea for a 14-day run. The organizing committee said on Tuesday that 1,803 athletes aged 15-18 from 79 nations will be competing in 15 sporting events. The previous Youth Olympics, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2020, attracted 1,784 athletes from 79 countries.

Jan 16, 2024

ED Bitcoin ETFs endorsed

The nation’s financial regulator on Friday rejected the proposed introduction of U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the domestic market. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) said in a statement, "Any trading of the overseas-listed cryptocurrency ETFs may infringe upon the Capital Markets Act on related assets." An FSC official added that it would be difficult for Korea to follow suit as the two nations have different legal systems.

Jan 15, 2024

ED Craze for medical schools

Pursuing a career as a doctor seems to be rewarding in many ways. It’s a rare profession allowing job holders to receive respect, relatively higher income and job security as well.

Jan 14, 2024

ED Nascent space agency

The National Assembly passed a special bill for the establishment of an independent aerospace agency. While overdue, the introduction of legislation for the new space organization is appreciated, as it is anticipated to fulfill a role akin to that of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Assembly, criticized for a nine-month delay in addressing the bill submitted by the Yoon Suk Yeol administration in April last year, has finally taken action.

Jan 11, 2024

ED IRA benefits Korea

Act helps expand market for clean energy products

Jan 10, 2024By Troy Stangarone

ED Revival of 'second office'

Once again, special prosecution bills have become a source of division ahead of the April 10 general elections.

Jan 9, 2024

ED Rapid rush to demise

Undoubtedly, the fast-dwindling population and record-low birthrate are the most pressing and imminent challenges facing Korea. Diverse global institutes and media outlets warn against the possible demise of Korea Inc. unless the unprecedented demographic drop is contained effectively and immediately.

Jan 8, 2024

ED Pyongyang makes progress in nukes while Seoul in limbo over partisan politics

Three decades are long enough to look back critically on what happened during this time and to analyze what went wrong with South Korea and the United States regarding their joint, yet failed, efforts to end the North’s nuclear program.

Jan 7, 2024

ED Paradigm shift in trade

Korea registered a trade deficit of $9.97 billion in 2023. This represents a modest decline compared to 2022’s record shortfall of $47.78 billion. The recovery has been buoyed by booming exports of automobiles and vessels, coupled with the steady rebound of overseas sales of semiconductors from the latter half of the year.

Jan 4, 2024

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