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On foreign players ...

Nov 7, 2011

On foreign players ... If I start with the conclusion, I think more foreign players should be allowed in the K-League. Competition among players would be keener, increasing their performance in the...
[VOICE] Should the K-League allow more foreign players?

Nov 7, 2011

With four currently allowed per team ... Should the K-League allow more foreign players? Playing at home and away With the exception of military club Sangju Sangmu, each of the K-league’s 16 teams...
Reader's VOICE

Oct 31, 2011

On overseas adoption... Why not? If babies can’t find a home here, there are tons of families around the world who would welcome a child of their own! The flipside I guess would be a loss of Korean ...
[VOICE] Should overseas adoptions continue?

Oct 31, 2011

With Korea’s reputation as a ‘baby exporter’ ... Should overseas adoptions continue? Korea’s 220,000 kids overseas South Korea has the world’s oldest overseas adoption program, having sent an esti...
Readers’ VOICE

Oct 24, 2011

On cultural heritage... When asked about cultural heritage, most people come up with Bulguksa, palaces and so on. But few think Hangeul is cultural heritage which is designated as a UNESCO World He...
Is Korea looking after its cultural heritage?

Oct 24, 2011

After decades of rapid change ... Is Korea looking after its cultural heritage? Threats to Korea’s history As has been the case in many countries, Korea’s cultural heritage has faced numerous thre...
Readers’ VOICE

Oct 17, 2011

On the Jeju base... I’m not Korean nor have I even been to Jeju, but I have seen many pictures of Jeju Island, read about it and dream to go there one day. I voted for it for the 7 Wonders of the Wo...
[VOICE] Should Jeju have a naval base?

Oct 17, 2011

With construction under way and opposition not letting up ... Should Jeju have a naval base? Battleground of ideas The proposed naval base at Gangjeong on Jeju Island has been a source of bitter c...
Readers’ voice

Oct 10, 2011

On mandatory quotas... It seems wrong to make a bill. However it is obvious many women have trouble getting promoted and feel prejudice in Korean society. Women have even more obstacles in many ways...
Should we force firms to hire more women?

Oct 10, 2011

With so few Korean women executives ... Should we force firms to hire more women? The business of gender South Korea has one of the lowest employment rates for women in the Organization for Econom...
On K-pop in the U.S. ...

Oct 3, 2011

On K-pop in the U.S. ... There’s nothing wrong with desiring a larger market, but there’s Europe and the rest of Asia where K-pop is already familiar. Knowing the U.S., they’d pirate it anyway. Few...
[Voice] Can K-pop break the U.S.?

Oct 3, 2011

With the Korean Wave making noise overseas ... Can K-pop break the U.S.? The Korean Wave stateside As part of the Korean Wave, K-pop has enjoyed considerable commercial success outside of South Ko...
Readers’ VOICE

Sept 26, 2011

On naming suspects ... Trial by press is unacceptable for people who are just suspects. It could be argued that the West is wrong, as we have a duty to protect the identities of people ― there is a ...
Should criminal suspects be named?

Sept 26, 2011

With many of those arrested remaining anonymous ... Should criminal suspects be named? A balance of rights Unlike in jurisdictions such as the U.S., South Korean law and media convention in many c...
Should conscientious objectors be jailed?

Sept 19, 2011

With U.N. and Korean rights panel calling for Korea to end the practice ... Should conscientious objectors be jailed? Obligations of service All able-bodied Korean men are required to undertake at...