Editorials from Korean dailies

Editorials from Korean dailies

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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 10)
Reveal the truth : Rival parties should stop political maneuvering The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is stepping up its offensive against Yoon Seok-youl, a leading presidential contender o... 07:07 Sep. 10
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 10)
Obligation neglected : Finance Minister Hong should face up to his responsibility for fiscal soundness Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki told the truth when he noted during a parliamentary session this ... 07:07 Sep. 10
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 9)
A love affair with Pyongyang Appearing at the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee of the National Assembly on Tuesday, Vice Foreign Minister Choi Jong-kun said that the reactivation of the ... 07:09 Sep. 09
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 9)
Kakao under fire Take steps to curb big tech's excessive expansion Kakao Corp., the country's largest online platform service provider, is facing growing criticism for its reckless expansion into... 07:09 Sep. 09
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 9)
A loss to the people Gyeonggi Gov. Lee revokes NPS' right to operate Ilsan Bridge Gyeonggi Gov. Lee Jae-myung said Friday that he had decided to revoke the National Pension Service's right to ope... 07:09 Sep. 09
#history
Today in Korean history
Sept. 9 1948 -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea, is established in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula, further cementing the division between the communist North... 14:00 Sep. 08
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 7)
Populism and moral hazard Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung is once again stirring controversy with his signature populist pledges. He has announced a plan to allow vehicles to cross the Ilsan Bridg... 07:07 Sep. 07
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 7)
Gloom over job market Take bolder steps to create decent jobs for youth Despite the advent of fall, regarded as the optimum season for hiring, the employment market has continued to remain frozen ... 07:07 Sep. 07
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 7)
Ridiculous appointment plan K-Growth said to be entrusting New Deal Fund to amateur Korea Growth Investment Corp. (K-Growth) is expected to pick a former administrator of the presidential office, ... 07:06 Sep. 07
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 6)
End the parachute appointments Our financial industry is afflicted with so-called "parachute appointments" by President Moon Jae-in. The government has nominated Hwang Hyun-sun, former administrat... 07:05 Sep. 06
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 6)
Double-edged sword : Korea should be careful in joining Five Eyes alliance The U.S. House Committee on Armed Services passed a defense authorization bill Thursday that would require the U.S. admi... 07:05 Sep. 06
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 6)
Unsustainable benefits : Moon administration's populist measures carry with them costs hard to sustain When President Moon Jae-in took office in May 2017, his administration took over more than 10... 07:05 Sep. 06
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 3)
Dastardly data distortions With less than seven months left before the presidential election on March 9, suspicion about public opinion polls is growing. The surprisingly inconsistent results of o... 07:20 Sep. 03
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 3)
Growing burdens : People forced to pay more for social insurances Unemployment benefits are one of the key pillars of the country's social safety net. They have played a crucial role in helping la... 07:20 Sep. 03
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 3)
Irresponsible budget : Government to keep splurging but plans to spend less from next regime The Moon Jae-in administration is continuing with its rapid fiscal expansion. It drew up a record 604 t... 07:19 Sep. 03
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 2)
A damning letter The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression has expressed deep concerns about a highly controversial revision to the Media Arbitration Act being pushed by the r... 07:06 Sep. 02
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 2)
Record-high budget plan Soaring national debt could hurt fiscal soundness On Tuesday, the government proposed a budget of 604.4 trillion won ($518.4 billion) for next year, up 8.3 percent from thi... 07:06 Sep. 02
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 2)
Renewed bargaining chip NK's reported reactivation of nuclear facilities should meet firm response from Seoul, Washington In its annual report made available this week, the International Atomic En... 07:06 Sep. 02
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 31)
Shut the Yongbyon facility The reactivation of nuclear facilities at Yongbyon by North Korea gathers dark clouds over the Korean Peninsula once again. The facilities revealed by the International ... 07:10 Aug. 31
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 31)
Apology from intelligence chief : Time for NIS to be reborn as agency for state and people National Intelligence Service (NIS) director Park Jie-won apologized Friday for the spy agency's illegal ... 07:09 Aug. 31