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Podcast: Jeju naval base, KTX routes, and the KEPCO scandal

 Today on The Korea Times Podcast: Conflicts remain over the controversial Jeju naval base and some aren't happy with KORAIL's new KTX route. Plus a bribery scandal at KEPCO and prosecutors seek a 3-year prison term for the "nut rage" heiress.Jeju naval base construction resumed, but conflict remainsThe Navy resumed construction of a naval base on Jeju, Monday, two days after the military forced a group of sit-in protesters off the construction site. "The Navy hopes there will be no more illegal action to interfere with construction. We ask for cooperation from the island residents," said Jang Min-jeong, a press officer of the construction team.Reconciliation with with local residents may not be possible. They've cited potential environmental damage to the area designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve as well as mental stress they will have to endure as their reasons to halt base construction.Municipalities clash over new KTX routeA new KTX route is set to begin, linking Seoul and Gwangju, but residents along its route are at odds as to where the train should pass. Daejeon is de

Feb 4, 2015
Podcast: Jeju naval base, KTX routes, and the KEPCO scandal

Podcast: Lee's memoir, NK nuke talks, and the ruling on suicidal 'English stress'

Today on The Korea Times Podcast: The Blue House cries foul over former President Lee's memoirs and US spearheads talks on North Korea. Plus learning English led one to commit suicide and one councilman seeks to expand the smoking ban.Cheong Wa Dae calls foul over Lee memoirCheong Wa Dae had strong criticism for former President Lee Myung-bak's memoir. The Blue House refuted Lee’s claim that Park Geun-hye opposed Lee’s revision of a 2009 plan to relocate government ministries and agencies for political reasons. It also criticized Lee for unveiling North Korea’s secret demands on a conditional inter-Korean summit when he was in office. It said such a disclosure could undermine Park’s efforts to thaw inter-Korean relations.Talks on NK nukes pick up steamCountries surrounding the Korean Peninsula are more actively engaging in talks to find solutions to regional security issues including North Korea’s nuclear program. Washington is taking lead in the diplomatic initiative, activities involving the members of the long-stalled six-party talks aimed at North Ko

Feb 2, 2015
Podcast: Lee's memoir, NK nuke talks, and the ruling on suicidal 'English stress'

US on Abe's apologies, colonel arrested for rape, and suspension on health reform

Today on The Korea Times Podcast: The United States expresses its desire for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to adhere to past wartime apologies and an Army Colonel is suspected of rape. Plus health insurance reform won't get the once over and taxi drivers and passengers face stiff fines for behaving badly.US wants Abe to reaffirm key apologiesThe United States supports Japan’s two landmark apologies on its wartime atrocities and aggression, even though Tokyo is contemplating changing the wording of the 1995 Murayama Statement. “We in the U.S. continue to have expressed support for the Kono and Murayama statements and continue to believe that those are important statements that undergird this issue,” said U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert.Army colonel arrested for raping female staff sergeantAn Army colonel was arrested for allegedly raping a lower-ranking female solider, the Army headquarters announced Tuesday. “Military Police arrested him at about 3 p.m. after securing testimony that he raped a staff sergeant at his residence multiple times fr

Jan 30, 2015
US on Abe's apologies, colonel arrested for rape, and suspension on health reform

Podcast: Park on tax fiasco, inter-Korean talks, and UPP's lawsuit

Today on The Korea Times Podcast: The president promises to resolve the lingering tax issue and Seoul rebukes North Korea's calls to end sanctions. Plus a lawsuit is filed against the Constitutional Court over the disbandment of the UPP and comments from the front lines of suicide prevention in Seoul.President vows to resolve tax filings controversyPresident Park Geun-hye has vowed to seek ways of resolving public outcry over changes to the tax codes used when people file their annual tax statements.Critics and opposition lawmakers, as well as some members within the ruling Saenuri Party, have argued that the government used trickery to introduce tax hikes to cover a budget necessary to implement President Park’s welfare pledges made during the 2012 presidential election.Gov't rebukes NK preconditions for dialogueThe government said it will not comply with preconditions North Korea has presented for the resumption of inter-Korean talks. The conditions include suspending joint military exercises by Seoul and Washington, and lifting the so-called May 24 economic sanctions.Constit

Jan 28, 2015
Podcast: Park on tax fiasco, inter-Korean talks, and UPP's lawsuit

Podcast: Park's low rating, US intelligence sharing, and smoking bans

 Today on The Korea Times Podcast: President Park's approval rating continues to slide and details are are put in motion on an intelligence sharing deal with Japan. Plus some business owners are taking the nation's smoking ban to court and the government says it can't stop anti-North Korean leaflets.Park's popularity hits new lowPresident Park Geun-hye's approval rating continued its negative slide last week to just 30%, down five percentage points from the previous week. Experts indicated the downward trend stems from the tax code revision fiasco and Park’s no-compromise stance.U.S. seeks to establish formula for implementing intelligence sharing deal with S. Korea, JapanThe United States is attempting to formulate how a new three-way military intelligence sharing deal with South Korea and Japan will be implemented. The deal struck is aimed at better coping with North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.Legality of smoking ban disputedTwenty restaurant and bar owners will ask the Constitutional Court to review the smoking ban imposed on all such establishments. I Love Smo

Jan 26, 2015
Podcast: Park's low rating, US intelligence sharing, and smoking bans

Podcast: Nat'l security law, Park's cabinet reshuffle, and gov't tax plan

Today on The Korea Times Podcast: the government looks to increase the power of the National Security Law and police conclude the missing teen in Turkey joined ISIS. Plus President Park says a minor cabinet shuffle is in order and the government might backtrack on its new tax plan. Ministry seeks to strengthen security lawWednesday, The Ministry of Justice said it will push for a revision to the National Security Law to give the Supreme Court the power to disband organizations deemed to be “anti-state”. If passed, the revision would likely institutionalize judicial decisions on the disbandment of organizations that are found to be enemies of the state and follows the courts decision to disband the United Progressive Party late last year. Police say Kim likely volunteered to join ISISPolice concluded the missing teen in Turkey, surnamed Kim, has crossed the border into Syria to join the Islamic State. One day before his trip, Kim wrote on his Facebook page, “I want to leave my country and family. I just want to start a new life,” the police said.Park

Jan 23, 2015
Podcast: Nat'l security law, Park's cabinet reshuffle, and gov't tax plan

Inter-Korean projects, missing teen, and president shuns pardons

Today on The Korea Times Podcast: President Park's unification plan meets criticism and a missing South Korean teen in Turkey may have joined the Islamic State. Plus jailed chaebol executives might not get the pardons they're looking for and with tax season upon us, you might find yourself paying more.Experts are negative on unification proposalExperts remain skeptical of President Park Geun-Hye's plan for joint inter-Korean projects. The government proposal features establishing a law in preparation for peaceful unification, test-runs of trains across the Korean peninsula, and setting up cultural centers in Seoul and Pyongyang. However, experts expressed negative views on the possibility of the proposal providing progress in stalled bilateral talks.'Korean teen may have interacted with IS member'A Korean teenager, who went missing recently in Turkey near the Syrian border, exchanged messages with a person who could be a member of the Islamic State. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said the 18-year-old, surnamed Kim, exchanged messages via Twitter and Surespot, a secure mobile me

Jan 21, 2015
Inter-Korean projects, missing teen, and president shuns pardons

Scholars want Abe apology, death penalty sought for Army sergeant, and hostage nightmare details

Today on The Korea Times Podcast: US scholars ask Abe to apologize and settle the Comfort Woman issue with Korea and the death penalty is sought in a murderous rampage. Plus disturbing details continue to emerge from the Ansan stand-off and Korea's emergency numbers to condense.US scholars ask Abe to apologize for sexual slaveryTwo American scholars, Jeffrey Hornung of the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies and Michael Auslin with the Japan Studies at the American Enterprise Institute,said Abe should inherit Tokyo’s landmark apologies issued in the past. In particular, Hornung said that Abe should visit the statues of the comfort women in the U.S. and Korea as a gesture to the victims of Japan’s sexual slavery.Death penalty sought for soldier for deadly shooting spreeMilitary prosecutors on Friday demanded the death penalty for an Army deserter accused of killing and wounding about a dozen unarmed comrades in a shooting rampage at a guard post close to the North Korean border last June. The 23-year old Army sergeant named Lim, fired at his comrades at a border outpo

Jan 19, 2015
Scholars want Abe apology, death penalty sought for Army sergeant, and hostage nightmare details

Podcast: Pro-NK lecturer arrested, lawmaker visits Japan, and 'useless' English classes

Today on The Korea Times Podcast: The National Security Law snags one more and President Park sends a confidant to Japan. Plus the government's new plan to curb drinking might rile the public and students share their dissatisfaction with English lessons.Hwang Seon arrested for pro-NK activitiesHwang Seon, a former deputy speaker of the now-defunct far left Democratic Labor Party, was arrested on Wednesday over her alleged pro-North Korean activities. The prosecution said she allegedly caused social confusion by holding forums and making remarks sympathizing with the North Korean regime, together with a co-host of the forums, Shin Eun-mi, a Korean-American, who was expelled from South Korea on Saturday.Park's confidant visits Japan amid strained tiesA parliamentary delegation led by Rep. Suh Chung-won of the ruling Saenuri Party, visted Japan Wednesday, amid frayed ties between the nations. The visit by Suh raises expectations that a breakthrough may occur in the strain bilateral ties.Drinking in public places to be bannedHealth authorities plan to ban drinking alcohol in public place

Jan 16, 2015
Podcast: Pro-NK lecturer arrested, lawmaker visits Japan, and 'useless' English classes

Podcast: Park supports UPP disbandment, NK wants 'reciprocity' and 'The Interview' in Pyongyang

Today on The Korea Times Podcast: President Park backs the disbandment of the UPP and calls for North Korea to return to inter-Korean talks. Plus a group urges the US to accept the DPRK's summit request and a defector plans to send The Interview across the border.Park backs the court's decision to disband UPPIn addition to apologizing for the distraction of the "memogate" scandal, President Park Geun-hye backed the Constitutional Court's landmark decision to disband the Unified Progressive Party in her New Year press conference Monday. "I don't think pro-North Korea people can be acceptable," the President said during her address, noting that her opinion on the issue remains unchanged.Park urges NK to return to dialogueIn addition, the President said Monday that she is open to holding an inter-Korean summit without any preconditions, urging North Korea to resume talks. She also proposed a reunion of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War next month. “I can meet anyone if it contributes to paving the way for peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula,” Park said

Jan 14, 2015
Podcast: Park supports UPP disbandment, NK wants 'reciprocity' and 'The Interview' in Pyongyang
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