Editorials from Korean dailies

Editorials from Korean dailies

#Youn Mee-hyang
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 17)
Youn on trial Questionable if probe was thorough; apology least the ruling party owes The prosecution on Monday indicted Rep. Youn Mee-hyang of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, on charges of ... 07:09 Sep. 17
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 16)
Dereliction of duty Suspicions over Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae's son's extended sick leave during his military service in 2017 and her alleged pressure for special treatment for her son continue ... 07:13 Sep. 16
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 16)
Japan's leadership change Seoul, Tokyo should strive to mend ties Japan will have a new leader Wednesday after Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga won a landslide victory in the ruling Liberal ... 07:13 Sep. 16
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 16)
Worrying mix Alert raised over a combination of rising household debt and declining employment Rising household debt coupled with declining employment is posing a potentially severe problem to the... 07:12 Sep. 16
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 15)
Critical double standards Threats to whistle-blowers from lawmakers with close ties to President Moon Jae-in have gone too far. Rep. Kim Gyeong-hyeop, a key aide to former Democratic Party (DP) Ch... 07:01 Sep. 15
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 15)
Temporary easing Limited easing should be joined with individual vigilance The government eased social distancing for Seoul and its surrounding area by half a notch to Level 2, Monday. It is a lim... 07:01 Sep. 15
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 15)
Overstepping the line Ruling party lawmaker discloses identity of whistleblower, branding him as criminal The ruling Democratic Party of Korea and its supporters are coming down on the 27-year-old... 07:01 Sep. 15
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 14)
More stonewalling Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae has apologized for "causing concerns over my son's military service." But she did not resign despite a plethora of allegations against her demanding f... 06:53 Sep. 14
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 14)
Abe's militaristic proposal Japan should not seek pre-emptive strike capability Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has issued a statement proposing that Japan develop the capability to stage pre-e... 06:53 Sep. 14
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 14)
Inappropriate assistance Moon government's latest coronavirus relief package swayed by populist temptation again The government last week unveiled plans to draw up a fourth supplementary budget th... 06:53 Sep. 14
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 12)
Speedy distribution :Second relief package should be handed out before Chuseok holidays The extra budget of 7.8 trillion won ($6.57 billion) has been decided for a second relief package to help th... 09:59 Sep. 12
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 11)
Choo must explain It has been found that Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae, a former judge, and her husband, an active lawyer, pressured the Ministry of National Defense to help extend their son's sick ... 07:08 Sep. 11
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 11)
Don't control media :Lawmaker hit for disregarding press freedom A ruling party lawmaker has triggered controversy over his mobile messenger conversation that could undermine the freedom of the p... 07:07 Sep. 11
#cash relief
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 11)
Self-employed in crisis Cash relief urgent, but long-term steps needed for survival The number of self-employers and small enterprise owners going out of business, apparently due to the economic a... 07:07 Sep. 11
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 10)
Caught red-handed Rep. Yoon Young-chan, a lawmaker for the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and former senior presidential secretary for communications, was caught giving orders to an aide via an inst... 07:08 Sep. 10
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 10)
Refusing medical exam Students should try to find negotiated solution The Korea Medical License Examination was held Tuesday, after being postponed due to a strike by doctors and trainee doctors. ... 07:07 Sep. 10
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 10)
Youth unemployment Policy changes must address growing frustrations of young job seekers A recent survey of major local firms on their employment plans must have further frustrated the country's y... 07:07 Sep. 10
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 9)
One suspicion after another Suspicions over Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae's son and daughter are deepening. Choo says there was no problem at all, as they "followed appropriate procedures." But her ... 07:03 Sep. 09
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 9)
Truth about favors scandal Minister allegedly used influence for her son Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae has denied allegations that she used her influence to get her son special favors during his mil... 07:03 Sep. 09
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 9)
Independent probe Prosecution dawdles on alleged AWOL by Justice Minister's son Suspicions are swirling regarding the alleged absence without leave of Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae's son when he ser... 07:02 Sep. 09