The power of education became one of the driving forces behind Korea’s transformation from one of the world’s poorest nations into a leading global economy.
If these trends continue, sustaining industrial competitiveness, economic growth and job creation for young people may become increasingly difficult.
Korea must maintain a strong security shield while developing commercial space capabilities based on sound economics and environmental stewardship.
Criticism and suspicion are legitimate. The problem arises when interpretation outruns verification and narrative becomes more powerful than fact.
President Lee must resist the temptation to put the interests of private citizen Lee Jae Myung ahead of constitutional principles.
Encouraging participation is an appropriate role for a president. However, such messages should be directed toward all citizens rather than a particular political constituency.
Population decline is often described as a predetermined future. In reality, the greatest danger lies not in demographic change itself but in failing to prepare for its consequences.
Participants relax with their dogs during the inaugural “Forest Dog Nap Contest” hosted by Yuhan-Kimberly at Seoul Forest in Seongdong District, central Seoul, on May 31.
An official monitors hundreds of CCTV feeds showing storage sites for early-voting ballot boxes at the National Election Commission’s election situation room in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, on May 31
With a record number of voters casting ballots during early voting for Korea’s June 3 local elections, both major parties rushed to proclaim the turnout a favorable sign.
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