Rate hike conundrum
Authorities have to minimize adverse effect of higher rate on the market amid gloomy outlook
The Bank of Korea raised the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent Frida...
07:08 Jan. 16
Clear the question over inspection
The presidential office at Yongsan plans to set up a civil service inspection team under the presidential secretary for civil service discipline. The office cite...
06:59 Jan. 13
Undeterred giant
China slammed for 'emotional' retaliation
China is putting the whole world on edge for the second time in three years.
Faced with Beijing's abrupt end to its zero-COVID policy ...
06:59 Jan. 13
Thorough probe needed
Ex-Ssangbangwool chairman arrested in Thailand agrees to come home; suspicions involve opposition leader
Kim Seong-tae, the fugitive former chairman of Ssangbangwool Group, w...
06:58 Jan. 13
Don't exploit quarantine for diplomacy
In a controversial move on Tuesday, China abruptly decided to suspend the issuing of short-term visas for Koreans. Beijing says it took the action in proporti...
07:05 Jan. 12
What's important?
: Demographic policies should take priority
Korea, where it's getting harder to see babies and older adults are everywhere, has the most severe demographic problem worldwide. So,...
07:05 Jan. 12
Misguided 'visible hand'
: Banks enjoy outsized profits due to higher rates and inconsistent financial policy
For South Korea's commercial banks, things couldn't have been better last year. As the...
07:05 Jan. 12
Take politics out of investigation
Democratic Party (DP) Chair Lee Jae-myung appeared before the prosecution as a suspect Tuesday for questioning on allegations that he received "third party" brib...
06:58 Jan. 11
Mending fences with Japan
Bipartisan cooperation, national consensus are prerequisites
This year marks the 78th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan, but the relationship between the two c...
06:58 Jan. 11
Spy ring uncovered
Authorities probing underground groups suspected of carrying out NK instructions
The counterespionage authorities are said to be investigating an officer of a progressive party ...
06:58 Jan. 11
DP's Lee must meet prosecutor as individual
Democratic Party (DP) Chair Lee Jae-myung will appear before the prosecution as a suspect today for questioning on allegations that he received "third-p...
06:55 Jan. 10
Chipmakers face winter
Samsung's falling profits ring alarm bells on Korean economy
Frustrated by a drastic drop in profits, Samsung Electronics' co-CEO has said the company will continue to brace...
06:54 Jan. 10
Earnings shock
Plunging profits of Samsung and LG show harsh market conditions, global downturn
South Korea's two flagship tech companies announced their operating earnings would drop at an alarmi...
06:54 Jan. 10
Internal battle over the drone infiltration
After the infiltration of North Korean drones into our air space over Seoul on Dec. 26, the government, military and politicians must concentrate on find...
07:02 Jan. 09
Be more prudent
President should persuade people on security issues
A leader should reassure the people with accuracy and prudence. President Yoon Suk Yeol made South Koreans uncertain of whether ...
07:02 Jan. 09
Reform the military
Authorities shift position on N. Korean drone entering Yongsan
One of five North Korean unmanned aerial vehicles that infiltrated South Korean airspace on Dec. 26 was belatedly ...
07:02 Jan. 09
Our chipmakers need taxpayers' money
The Yoon Suk Yeol administration has decided to raise the tax credit rate for facility investment for strategic technologies, including semiconductors and batt...
07:05 Jan. 04
Dangerous escalation
It's time to stop 'strong vs. strong' confrontation
South Koreans are known for being -- or appearing -- insensitive to the threat of war. People in other countries are often ...
07:05 Jan. 04
Push for 3 major reforms
Yoon must overcome slew of obstacles for labor, education, pension reforms
In his New Year's address, President Yoon Suk Yeol reaffirmed his commitment to pushing for labo...
07:05 Jan. 04
Electoral reform to stop politics of confrontation
In his New Year's interview, President Yoon Suk Yeol mentioned the need to strengthen representation by adopting mid- or large-sized constituenci...
06:54 Jan. 03