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Sun, September 24, 2023 | 17:06

Why the first hundred days in office matter

Why the first hundred days in office matter

After years of anxiety about democratic backsliding, the next few months will tell us a lot about the state of popular government around the world. In October, Argentina will elect a new president to succeed Alberto Fernandez, while in New Zealand, the Labour-led coalition faces a challenge from the National Party-led bloc. And in November, the Netherlands will hold a snap ge...

2023-08-31 15:50

Cinematic catalysts: Can 'Oppenheimer' shape nuclear policy?

Cinematic catalysts: Can 'Oppenheimer' shape nuclear policy?

The widely acclaimed film “Oppenheimer,” released worldwide at the end of July, has surpassed $700 million in global box office sales and was placed fourth on the revenue chart just one month after its release. This achievement stands as a testament to the immense audience interest that the film has generated across the globe. It is anticipated that this story of the dawn of ...

2023-08-30 16:30

Scouts at the WSJ 2023, have you returned home safely?

Scouts at the WSJ 2023, have you returned home safely?

In early August, South Korea hosted the World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) 2023 in Saemangeum, bringing together more than 40,000 youth from all over the world. The Jamboree is the culmination of Scouting activities where teenagers challenge the natural environment through outdoor camping activities to build self-confidence and socialize with other Scouts from diverse backgrounds.

2023-08-30 16:20

70 years of remembrance and reconciliation: The legacy of the Korean War

70 years of remembrance and reconciliation: The legacy of the Korean War

On July 27, 2023, a significant milestone was reached in the Republic of Korea as the nation commemorated the 70th anniversary of the signing of the armistice agreement, a pivotal event that laid the groundwork for South Korea's extraordinary economic growth and its evolution into a thriving democracy. This occasion not only marked a celebration of peace,but also served as an...

2023-08-29 16:30

43rd ASEAN Summit and 18th East Asia Summit

43rd ASEAN Summit and 18th East Asia Summit

At the 43rd ASEAN Summit, leaders will continue deliberations on how to improve the organization's capacity and institutional effectiveness in preparation for the challenges it will face over the next two decades. From Sept. 5 to 7, 2023, Indonesia, the current chair of ASEAN, will host the summit and accompanying meetings in Jakarta.

2023-08-29 16:20

Environment requires coexistence of humans and wildlife

Environment requires coexistence of humans and wildlife

The National Institute of Wildlife Disease Control and Prevention (NIWDC) was established under Korea's Ministry of Environment in October 2020 for the effective management of wildlife health, which is an essential action plan to respond to emerging zoonoses.

2023-08-28 16:35

Camp David summit and message to skeptics

Camp David summit and message to skeptics

The public must have experienced something unusual while watching the trilateral summit between South Korea, the United States and Japan on Aug. 18 at Camp David, the retreat of the U.S. president. This is so that he could watch Korea's transformation.

2023-08-28 16:30

China - a message from Russia

China - a message from Russia

The Ukrainians have been cheering themselves up recently by sending drones to hit targets in Moscow's business district and the more exclusive western suburbs. The Russians, who bomb Ukrainian cities and kill civilians almost every night, refer to this as “terrorism.”

2023-08-28 16:20

China's population-control disaster

China's population-control disaster

More than four decades after China began opening up to the world, the Chinese government's decision-making process remains shrouded in secrecy. The country's population-control policies, and my own ongoing efforts to challenge them, are a case in point.

2023-08-27 16:01

The heat: It's not over until it's over

The heat: It's not over until it's over

The hottest days of the year in Korea are known as “sambok.” Sambok is the period from mid-July to mid-August when it becomes intensely hot after the rainy season ends. There is a saying in Korea, “Even rice grains stuck on the lips feel heavy during sambok,” describing how the heat during this period is so intense that even a single grain of rice feels heavy. Throughout samb...

2023-08-24 16:20

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