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Gloomy ICT outlook

The outlook for Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) industry for next year seems dark. Concerns are mounting that a cold wave will hit the sector, as the growth in semiconductors lets up and the production and export of mobile handsets slows.

Editorial | 2018-11-09 10:11

Escalating diplomatic row

A diplomatic conflict between Seoul and Tokyo has escalated after South Korea's Supreme Court made a ruling last month in favor of four Korean victims of forced labor during World War II. On Oct. 30, the court ordered Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. to pay each victim 100 million won ($89,000) in compensation.

Editorial | 2018-11-07 17:01

Looming electoral reform

Most people harbor a deep distrust in the National Assembly and its members. The reason is because lawmakers have been increasingly losing public confidence as they put their own and their parties' interests, both personal and political, before those of the people and the nation.

Editorial | 2018-11-07 16:20

Revival of sanctions

Tension in the Middle East is escalating after the U.S. revived sanctions against Iran, Monday, that were lifted after the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. Tehran is reacting very strongly to the renewed sanctions, with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warning of a “war situation.”

Editorial | 2018-11-06 17:18

SMEs in trouble

The nation's small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a crisis. According to Statistics Korea, small and midsize manufacturers' industrial output index in September stood at 97, down a whopping 13.7 percent from the same month of 2017.

Editorial | 2018-11-06 16:19

Suprapartisan cooperation

The first policy consultation meeting between President Moon Jae-in and the floor leaders of the ruling and opposition parties on Monday bodes well for much-needed suprapartisan cooperation in various pending issues. First of all, they agreed to work together to approve the government's budget proposal for next year and pass bills designed to improve the people's livelihoods.

Editorial | 2018-11-05 16:59

Tech CEO's violence

A leading IT firm CEO's violence and cruel acts against employees are sparking a fierce public outrage after video footage of him brutally beating an ex-employee surfaced online.

Editorial | 2018-11-05 16:22

Imminent reshuffle

It appears to be imminent for President Moon Jae-in to replace the finance minister and the presidential economic policy chief. Although the presidential office denied any reshuffle plans, it is necessary to form a new economic team in a bid to tackle the worsening economic situation and create more jobs.

Editorial | 2018-11-04 17:00

Landmark ruling

The Supreme Court made a landmark ruling Thursday that recognizes religious and conscientious beliefs as valid reasons for refusing mandatory military service, overturning its 2004 decision.

Editorial | 2018-11-04 16:59

Lacking urgency

President Moon Jae-in addressed the National Assembly, Thursday, to seek its approval for the government's 470 trillion won ($412 billion) budget for 2019, up 9.7 percent from this year.

Editorial | 2018-11-02 17:26

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