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Mon, June 25, 2018 | 03:51

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Gwangju's tears

It has been 38 years since the Gwangju Democratization Movement of May 18, 1980. The pro-democracy uprising against the authoritarian rule of Chun Doo-hwan has gained special attention under President Moon Jae-in, who visited the southwestern city last year to take part in the commemorative event. Rather than giving a routine speech, the President paid a sincere tribute, even hugging a woman who lost her father in the uprising.

Editorial | 2018-05-18 16:43

Illegally inherited wealth

The National Tax Service plans to conduct extensive tax audits to block inheritance of wealth through illegal and irregular means.

Editorial | 2018-05-18 16:43

Row over 'Druking' probe

Fresh suspicions have been raised regarding the opinion rigging case involving a blogger known as “Druking,” who is allegedly linked to Kim Kyoung-soo, ㅁ former lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and a key aide of President Moon Jae-in.

Editorial | 2018-05-17 17:12

Warning against recession

The current economic situation could be far more serious than policymakers think. That's why some economists are sounding the alarm over a potential economic recession.

Editorial | 2018-05-17 16:20

North's abrupt move

North Korea's indefinite suspension of high-level inter-Korean talks is apparently designed to express its discontent with strong U.S. demands for immediate and complete denuclearization. Pyongyang is also putting more pressure on Washington to extract more concessions from the U.S. side at an upcoming summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump to be held in Singapore on June 12.

Editorial | 2018-05-16 16:55

Seriousness of political terrorism

Violence cannot be justified for any reason in a democracy. Using violence against politicians, in particular, is a sort of brutal terrorist act going against the basic spirit of democracy. It is common sense that democracy features a formula to solve problems through dialogue and debate.

Editorial | 2018-05-16 16:20

Election issues missing

The June 13 local elections for choosing mayors, governors, chiefs of local councils and education superintendants who will serve for the next four years are less than a month away.

Editorial | 2018-05-15 17:10

US tariff on auto imports

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he might slap heavy import duties on imported motor vehicles, including Korean cars.

Editorial | 2018-05-15 16:20

Economic rewards

The United States has hinted at providing not only security assurances, but also generous economic incentives to North Korea if the latter meets U.S. demands for immediate and complete denuclearization. This is raising hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will strike a grand bargain at their summit to be held in Singapore on June 12.

Editorial | 2018-05-14 16:55

Timing for OPCON takeover

Minister of National Defense Song Young-moo revealed during a recent debate on the national defense budget that South Korea will take over wartime operational control (OPCON) of its armed forces from the U.S. in 2023 when a “national defense reform” project is completed.

Editorial | 2018-05-14 12:55

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