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Thu, May 26, 2022 | 19:27

Biden and Harris present shaky future for Democrats

In the history of the Watergate scandal of 1972 - arguably the most egregious instance of government corruption in the nation's history - one of the consistent narratives involves the cold political calculation reached by embattled President Richard Nixon that he was shielded from impeachment because Congress was horrified at the prospect of a President Spiro Agnew.

2022-04-14 16:13

Resounding rebuke to Russia in UN Assembly

For the third time in a month, the U.N. General Assembly has resoundingly rebuked Russia for its actions in Ukraine. A tough resolution supported by 93 countries versus 24 backing Moscow, suspended Russia from the Human Rights Council.

2022-04-13 16:23

Where's 'jeong'?

“Jeong” is a Korean idea that defies a simple definition. When Koreans ask me what it is I like about Korea and why I've been engaged with the country and its people for so long, I can list a host of positives, but in the end, I can only explain to Koreans who ask, “I got 'jeong.'” Non-Koreas who have never been to Korea or only spent a quick trip here, or heard things in the...

2022-04-13 16:17

Latin America's new 'pink tide'?

If former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reclaims the post in this October's election (as now seems likely), and if Colombia's leftist presidential candidate, Gustavo Petro, wins in May, their victories would build on a wave that began with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's victory in 2018. After AMLO came victories by Argentinian President Albert...

2022-04-13 16:13

Why pro-Putin Le Pen could win French presidential election

Far-right, pro-Russia and anti-NATO leader Marine Le Pen emerged in a strong second place on Sunday and will face off against incumbent Emmanuel Macron for the French presidency on April 24 in what could be a nailbiter election.

2022-04-12 16:27

Suffering from 'buyer's remorse'

Just a month has passed since the narrowest presidential election in Korean history, while a month is left until the inauguration. But it looks like voters are already experiencing buyer's remorse about President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol. The incoming president is being hoisted by his own petards and his closest aides seem to be making matters worse not better. Unless he learns to...

2022-04-12 16:23

A lesson for Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin thought his modernized military would make quick work of Ukraine, since Russia has better military technology and more troops at its disposal than its smaller neighbor. He thought he could topple the democratically-elected Ukrainian government and install a puppet regime loyal to the Kremlin.

2022-04-11 16:35

How insurance industry can be a driver of Korea's green transformation

My seven-year-old daughter recently asked me a big question: what is insurance?

2022-04-11 16:31

It's inequality, stupid.

The world stands at a tipping point. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is a vivid reminder of rising insecurity in global geopolitics. The post-World War II global order led by the United States shows signs of fatigue, increasingly unable to meet the mounting challenges from both competitors and rogue players. Growing intolerance of differences and diversity undermines ...

2022-04-10 15:52

How to enjoy the journey to carbon neutrality

According to Climate Action Tracker, which tracks climate pledges and policies around the world, as of November 2021, 140 countries - which account for 90 percent of the world's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - have announced or are contemplating some form of carbon neutrality target.

2022-04-10 15:45

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