Ball in Constitutional Court
Justices must speed hearings, judge prosecution laws strictly
President Moon Jae-in promulgated revisions to the Prosecution Office Law and the Criminal Procedures Law,...
07:03 May. 06
Looming perfect storm
Steps needed to tackle inflation, weak won and high key rate
The nation is faced with multiple risk factors arising from growing inflationary pressure, rate hikes and the depr...
07:03 May. 06
The DP's off-track strategy
The confirmation hearing for Prime Minister Nominee Han Duck-soo ended Tuesday. When the Democratic Party (DP) attacked him for his revolving-door career from prime min...
09:30 May. 05
In need of reform
New administration faces tricky, unpopular job of overhauling problem-laden pension systems
South Korea's pension system has long been fraught with structural problems, raising c...
09:30 May. 05
Major national tasks
Concrete plans needed to implement initiatives
The presidential transition committee on Tuesday announced 110 national tasks to be pursued by the incoming Yoon Suk-yeol admini...
09:30 May. 05
Still fighting amid a crisis
When two waves meet, a pyramid-like shape is formed. The wave column can grow up to two to three times bigger to create a menacing form. If these waves are caused by a...
07:14 May. 03
Murky future of internet
Korea lags behind other advanced countries in ensuring privacy, freedom of speech online
South Korea is well known for its advanced internet infrastructure that allows for...
07:13 May. 03
Slimmer presidential office
Yoon aims to end 'imperial' presidency
President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol unveiled the list of his senior aides Sunday, as part of his campaign pledge for a slimmer presiden...
07:13 May. 03
Veto the bills
The ruling Democratic Party's (DP) efforts to strip the prosecution of its investigative authority have reached the point of no return. On Saturday, the DP passed a revision to the ...
07:05 May. 02
Mend ties with Japan
Restoring trust key to future-oriented partnership
South Koreans are paying keen attention to whether Seoul can improve soured relations with Tokyo after a new conservative pr...
07:05 May. 02
Rough transition
Outgoing, incoming power clashes in last days of Moon presidency
President Moon Jae-in criticized President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol again on Friday, 10 days before his retirement.
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07:05 May. 02
No time for illusions
In a speech on Monday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un mentioned the possibility of using nuclear weapons. In a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the ...
07:14 Apr. 27
Fears of a weakening won
Korea needs to revive currency swap deal with US
The Korean won is likely to become weaker against the U.S. dollar, raising concerns about its devastating effects on th...
07:13 Apr. 27
More risks for economy
High inflation, depreciation of Korean won call for prudence from BOK policymakers
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which exacerbates already troubled global supply chains, is ...
07:13 Apr. 27
Planning as world changes
On Monday, Ahn Cheol-soo, chair of President Yoon Suk-yeol's transition committee, presented six national goals and 110 agenda items, including future growth engines for t...
06:58 Apr. 26
Out of touch with reality
Exchange of letters ignores North's provocations
President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exchanged letters last week just before Moon's five-year term en...
06:58 Apr. 26
Suspicions on party leader
PPP ethics panel to start disciplinary procedures for Lee over sex scandal
The Central Ethics Committee of the People Power Party on Thursday decided to begin disciplinar...
06:58 Apr. 26
Confirmation hearings off to a rocky start
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and minor opposition Justice Party (JP) have announced that they will not attend a confirmation hearing for prime minist...
07:00 Apr. 25
Political collusion
Rival parties hit for undermining justice system
The rival parties have reached a compromise over the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK)'s push for prosecutorial reform, av...
06:59 Apr. 25
Prosecution reform
Rival parties strike deal on bill to reform prosecution, yet thorny issues remain
It came as a surprise that the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and the main opposition People ...
06:59 Apr. 25