Editorials from Korean Dailies

Editorials from Korean Dailies

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 23)
Time for a prudent approach In an alarming development, the deepening South Korea-Japan conflict over Tokyo's trade restrictions on Seoul is poised to affect the South Korea-U.S. alliance after ... 07:09 Jul. 23
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 23)
Abe's election win Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito won Sunday's upper house election by earning 71 of the 124 seats ... 07:08 Jul. 23
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 23)
Prudence matters Tensions are escalating between South Korea and Japan over historical issues that have led to an unprecedented trade row. Judging from the latest developments, if left uncontroll... 07:08 Jul. 23
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 22)
Sheer irresponsibility Cho Kuk, a senior presidential secretary for civil affairs, went too far in terms of leading public opinion through Facebook. The 17 posts he has made over the last four day... 07:02 Jul. 22
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 22)
Critical week for Korea Tokyo should accept U.S. offer for mediation South Korea's ongoing row with Japan over the latter's trade restrictions in apparent retaliation for a court ruling on wartim... 07:02 Jul. 22
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 22)
Dangerous spillover Seoul-Tokyo discord should not damage security cooperation The escalating row over Japan's export curbs on South Korea should be prevented from spilling over into the realm of ... 07:02 Jul. 22
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 19)
The economy slows The Bank of Korea (BOK) has lowered its outlook for economic growth this year to 2.2 percent from 2.5 percent — the lowest since 2009 when the country suffered a financial crisis... 06:54 Jul. 19
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 19)
New strategy needed Bolder steps should follow rate cut for stimulation The Bank of Korea (BOK) lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.5 percent Thursday. The rate cut comes ... 06:54 Jul. 19
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 19)
Listen to residents Policy to dismantle weirs encounters overwhelming opposition from local city councils Sejong City Council in South Chungcheong Province announced its unanimous official positio... 06:53 Jul. 19
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 17)
Finding a breakthrough We welcome a meeting President Moon Jae-in agreed to have on Thursday with leaders of four opposition parties in the Blue House. Given the deepening discord over Japan's res... 07:11 Jul. 17
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 17)
No emotional reaction : Anti-Japan sentiment cannot help resolve dispute President Moon Jae-in's strong rhetoric against Japan on Monday reflected his firm determination not to yield to the neigh... 07:11 Jul. 17
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 17)
Adjustments needed : After relenting on 10,000 won minimum wage, Moon needs to reconsider other election pledges too　 President Moon Jae-in should not feel too sorry for failing to keep his electi... 07:11 Jul. 17
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 16)
Point of no return Senior officials in the Moon Jae-in administration are showing dangerously emotional reactions to Japan's economic retaliation for the Korean Supreme Court's rulings ordering com... 06:58 Jul. 16
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 16)
One voice against Japan : Proposed meeting should lay foundation for national unity Main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) Chairman Hwang Kyo-ahn proposed "any form of dialogue" with President ... 06:58 Jul. 16
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 16)
Lax military discipline : Soldier deserts guard post to buy drinks; Officer makes soldier surrender falsely A suspicious man spotted inside a base of the Navy's 2nd Fleet Command in Pyeongtaek, Gy... 06:58 Jul. 16
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 15)
Replace the defense minister A sailor on guard in the Navy's Second Fleet Command in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, stealthily approached an ammunition depot in the compound last week without permission an... 06:59 Jul. 15
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 15)
Too farfetched Japan's linking of export curbs to security not reasonable One good way to resolve a bilateral dispute is to leave the issue to the judgement of an independent third party. This cou... 06:59 Jul. 15
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 15)
A turn for the worse Japan should not remove Korea from 'white list' The ongoing trade dispute between South Korea and Japan is expected to take a turn for the worse. This is because the Japanese ... 06:59 Jul. 15
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on July 13)
Families matter Home violence poses a growing threat to Korean families. Physical abuse remains rampant and these horrific types of crimes are increasing. Families should be a last resort and s... 09:10 Jul. 13
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on July 13)
Missing role U.S. needs to step forward to help settle discord between its key Asian allies Missing from the scene of an escalating dispute over Japan's export restrictions against South Korea is ... 09:10 Jul. 13