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Thu, December 9, 2021 | 13:44

Fallout from Olympic boycott

South Korea is facing a dilemma amid the intensifying confrontation between the United States and China over the upcoming Winter Olympics. The U.S. has decided not to send any government officials and dignitaries to the Games in Beijing slated to kick off Feb. 4. Announcing what is called a diplomatic boycott, White House press secretary Jen Psaki cited China's “egregious hum...

Shim Jae-yun2021-12-08 16:46

Make the workplace much safer

Friday marks the third anniversary of the death of Kim Yong-gyun, a 24-year-old subcontracted worker who was found dead after being dragged onto a coal conveyor belt at a thermal power plant in Taean, 150 kilometers southwest of Seoul. His death rang alarm bells about the low value placed on the lives of workers who are exposed to a wide range of dangerous conditions which so...

2021-12-08 16:45

Vaccine passport backlash

A government decision to enforce COVID-19 vaccine passports for teenage students is drawing a strong backlash. However, the Moon Jae-in administration shows no sign of backpedaling on the decision, which is raising concerns about the potential emergence of an anti-vax movement in South Korea.

Park Yoon-bae2021-12-07 17:10

Realizing hydrogen economy

The government has announced a master plan to transit toward a hydrogen economy by raising the country's self-sufficiency rate for the supply of clean hydrogen to 60 percent by 2050. However, many academics and industry officials express skepticism about the practicality of the ambitious blueprint.

2021-12-07 17:00

Restore trust with unity

Yoon Suk-yeol, presidential candidate of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), inaugurated his campaign committee Monday after a month-long internal feud with the party leadership over campaign-related issues. Though belated, it is fortunate for Yoon, a leading presidential contender, to launch the committee. Yoon and his party should not repeat such infighting in the...

Shim Jae-yun2021-12-06 17:08

Strengthen cybersecurity rules

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed last week that the automatic control system server for facilities installed at an apartment complex in Seoul had been hacked. Remote control programs that were embedded into the server after the first hacking in March turned it into a stopover for attacks on internet servers scattered in 40 countries.

2021-12-06 16:09

Double whammy

South Koreans are bearing the brunt of a double whammy - soaring consumer prices and declining income. Simply put, they are increasingly worse off amid the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic and runaway housing prices.

Park Yoon-bae2021-12-05 17:01

Continuing budget expansion

Last Friday, the National Assembly passed the 2022 budget of 607.7 trillion won ($516.3 billion). The government's outlays have increased by more than 200 trillion from 400.7 trillion won in 2017. The mega-budget for next year is attributed to the continuous growth of spending on expanded welfare programs under the Moon Jae-in administration and the sharp increase in fiscal n...

2021-12-05 16:19

Wartime strategy update

South Korea and the United States have agreed to update their joint wartime strategy against possible nuclear and missile threats from North Korea. During an annual Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) held in Seoul, Thursday, the two allies concurred on the need to draw up a new strategic planning guidance (SPG) reflecting the changed security situation on the Korean Peninsul...

Shim Jae-yun2021-12-03 16:38

Take stricter measures

The Moon Jae-in administration is facing growing calls for stricter quarantine measures to better respond to the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic. There is no reason to hesitate on taking bolder action against the coronavirus as the situation is becoming worse than ever.

Park Yoon-bae2021-12-02 17:00

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