Editorials from Korean dailies

Editorials from Korean dailies

#coronavirus
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 15)
Spreading distrust in vaccines The Moon Jae-in administration has failed to earn the public's trust in its Covid-19 vaccine policy. Without even mentioning the delay in a vaccination program start... 07:07 Feb. 15
#job market
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 15)
Doom and gloom Country suffers largest job loss in two decades The Moon Jae-in administration needs to overhaul its job creation policy as the country reported its largest monthly job loss in Janu... 07:07 Feb. 15
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Feb.15)
Worsening unemployment Recent data shows Moon government's job creation program reaching its limits Employment data released last week was embarrassing for President Moon Jae-in's administration, ... 07:07 Feb. 15
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 11)
Employment disaster Despite the Moon Jae-in administration's promise to be a "job-creating government," Koreans are suffering a "job shock." According to Statistics Korea, the number of people emp... 09:04 Feb. 11
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 11)
New 'blacklist' scandal Time to overhaul executive reshuffle systems in public organizations A Seoul court convicted a former environment minister and a former presidential aide of abuse of powe... 09:04 Feb. 11
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Feb. 11)
No illusion Teenagers' perception of inter-Korean ties deteriorates despite Moon's peace drive A growing number of South Korean teenagers see inter-Korean relations as far from peaceful in a phe... 09:03 Feb. 11
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 10)
A win for donation culture On Monday, Kim Beom-soo, founder and chairman of Kakao, said he will donate "half his wealth to address social problems" in Korea before he dies. His announcement could ... 07:02 Feb. 10
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 10)
Mounting US-China rivalry Korea should maintain diplomatic balance The escalating U.S.-China rivalry is certainly a cause for concern, particularly for South Korea. This reminds us of an old Korea... 07:02 Feb. 10
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Feb.10)
Choo Season 2 Justice minister retains Moon loyalists in first reshuffle of ranking prosecutors The new justice minister's first reshuffle of senior prosecutors looks like the prologue of "Choo Mi... 07:02 Feb. 10
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 9)
A dangerous start After a Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee meeting Monday in the National Assembly, the ruling Democratic Party (DP) unilaterally endorsed the nomination of Chung Eui-yong... 07:10 Feb. 09
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 9)
Controversial reshuffle New justice minister hit for unilateral move Justice Minister Park Beom-kye conducted a reshuffle of four senior prosecutors Sunday after he took office Feb. 1. The reshuff... 07:10 Feb. 09
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Feb. 9)
Proper spending Finance Ministry is right to oppose demand for ineffective coronavirus relief package Discord is deepening between the ruling party and the Finance Ministry over the direction of th... 07:10 Feb. 09
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 8)
Brace for a lack of vaccines Concerns about the discrepancy over supply and demand for Covid-19 vaccines and their efficacy are deepening at home and abroad. The Korea Disease Control and Preventio... 07:10 Feb. 08
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 8)
Ensure vaccine's efficacy Manufacturer should present more clinical data South Korea may face a delay in its vaccination program for COVID-19. What is in question is whether the country should appr... 07:10 Feb. 08
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Feb. 8)
True colors of chief justice Kim lies about rejecting judge's resignation for fear of precluding impeachment Kim Myeong-su, chief justice of the Supreme Court, faces criticism for lying about his r... 07:10 Feb. 08
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 4)
Attacking their own The ruling Democratic Party (DP)'s attacks on Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki have gone beyond permissible levels. Rep. Choi In-ho, ... 06:57 Feb. 04
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 4)
Discord on relief funds Concern grows over possible depletion of state coffer Concerns are growing over the possible depletion of state coffers as the ruling camp is rushing to submit a series of ... 06:57 Feb. 04
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Feb. 4)
Tell the truth Governmt must not obscure issues regarding plan to build nuclear plant in NK The government made a document public Monday in an attempt to address suspicions regarding its controver... 06:57 Feb. 04
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 3)
The attack strategy The Moon Jae-in administration's counterattacks on the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) after it raised questions about a government plan to build a nuclear reactor for... 07:10 Feb. 03
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Feb. 3)
Bolster non-memory chips Government's R&D support crucial to securing technology The semiconductor industry, the nation's largest export engine, is drawing greater attention these days. In this no... 07:10 Feb. 03