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[Park Ki-deok] A call for allied partnership in energy transition era

As the global community accelerates its transition toward clean energy, the security of critical mineral supply chains has emerged as a cornerstone of both economic prosperity and national security. The current reality, where a single nation controls 80-90 percent of the battery precursor market and dominates critical mineral processing, presents significant challenges that require coordinated solutions among allied nations. In recent years, the vulnerability of global supply chains has been exp
Jan. 23, 2025
[Wang Son-taek] Fake truth for deniers

About 50 days have passed since President Yoon Suk Yeol’s insurrection on Dec. 3, and we are still facing absurdities and impudence. President Yoon appeared at his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court and denied he ordered the troops to drag lawmakers out from the National Assembly. What he said was totally different from the statements of the military commanders who had participated in the insurrection. Several days ago, hundreds of his supporters had vandalized the Seoul Western Distr
Jan. 23, 2025
[Kim Kyuseok] Martial law and international education in South Korea

In December 2024, South Korea experienced a period of unprecedented political instability when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. This decision sent shockwaves through both domestic and international communities. However, the declaration was met with immediate and widespread opposition, resulting in a unanimous vote by the National Assembly to rescind it. Despite its brevity, President Yoon’s martial law declaration has unleashed a series of repercussions that continue to unfold, part
Jan. 22, 2025
[Kim Seong-kon] Korea in eyes of foreigners these days

In the past, the Korean people were very sensitive about how foreigners saw their country. However, Koreans these days no longer seem to care about how they look in foreigners’ eyes. Of course, we do not need to be overly conscious of foreigners’ views or assessments of us. Nevertheless, we should pay heed to foreigners’ perceptions of Korea because it fosters the image of Korea overseas. Therefore, if we want to promote a good image of Korea, we should act accordingly. Many in the foreign press
Jan. 22, 2025
[Editorial] Trump kicks off 2nd term

South Korea faces challenges from US President Trump on multiple fronts Donald Trump, who took office as the United States’ 47th president on Monday, declared that the “golden age of America begins,” while pledging to “put America first,” in a troubling signal that his policies will center upon maximizing US benefits with little regard for -- or at the expense of -- the interests of other countries, including close allies like South Korea. Trump, 78, also signaled that the US will refrain from m
Jan. 22, 2025
[Editorial] Same yardstick

Yoon's arrest, speedy trial contrast with writ denial for Lee amid delays A short sentence that the suspect is feared to tamper with evidence is all that a judge of the Seoul Western District Court cited as the reasoning for the issuance of an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol. The judge did not mention grounds for the judgment or guesses about whether the allegations may be true or not, which judges usually do in issuing or denying such a warrant. Considering that public opinion is spl
Jan. 21, 2025
[Grace Kao] Koreans’ love of MBTI

As a non-Korean, I am puzzled by Koreans’ fascination with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator psychological types. I noticed that not only do K-pop idols and other Korean celebrities talk about it, but it can even arise in other situations. Some use it to determine the compatibility of a potential romantic partner. Others may use it in job interviews or determining task assignments at work. In the US, many people are aware of Myers-Briggs, but I’ve never heard of someone choosing a partner based on
Jan. 21, 2025
[Editorial] Warning sign for opposition

Support rating for Democratic Party weakens amid moderates' discontent with political squabbling The unprecedented political turmoil sparked by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol entered a new phase Sunday, as he was formally arrested over his Dec. 3 botched imposition of martial law. This first-ever formal arrest of a sitting president came after a Seoul court’s decision to issue a warrant to detain him for an extended period. Given the recent political developments involving Yoon, it is not a s
Jan. 20, 2025
[Terry Lynn Karl] A house gutted by fire

Los Angeles has been burning for about two weeks now, and the blame game is in full swing. From diversity, equity and inclusion policies and artificial intelligence data centers to the mismanagement of public resources by political leaders, fingers seem to be pointing in every direction. But the charges being thrown around miss the point: The underlying cause of the conflagration is greenhouse gas emissions generated by the burning of fossil fuels. Even as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee
Jan. 20, 2025
[Yoo Choon-sik] Bank of Korea’s surprise decision to wait

Until just a few weeks ago, whenever acquaintances of mine running their own businesses mentioned in private meetings or casual conversations that domestic demand was weak and getting weaker to an unprecedented degree, I assumed they were merely complaining under their breath. However, one statistic after another released has forced me to admit that I was gravely mistaken and to feel regret for failing to sympathize with those enduring such hardship. Domestic demand is indeed weakening by the da
Jan. 20, 2025
[Editorial] Detained yet defiant

Arrest of impeached president illustrates Korea’s political division and social fractures President Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted a failed self-coup last month, was taken into custody for questioning by investigators Wednesday, becoming the country’s first sitting president to be arrested. However, the arrest of Yoon is unlikely to resolve the deepening political turmoil and social division any time soon. He was impeached by opposition-led parliament on Dec. 14 for his short-lived imposition of m
Jan. 17, 2025

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