Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, Korea must prepare for 'third-round' tariffs (KOR)

Seoul should study cases such as Japan and other major economies that continue investing in the United States despite external variables and craft strategies that treat additional rounds of tariffs as a constant.

2026-02-23

Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, Korea must prepare for 'third-round' tariffs

Seoul should study cases such as Japan and other major economies that continue investing in the United States despite external variables and craft strategies that treat additional rounds of tariffs as a constant.

2026-02-23

Creaks in Korea-U.S. ties spread from trade to security

Warning signs are emerging that agreements outlined in last year’s fact sheet issued by the leaders of South Korea and the United States are faltering not only in trade but also in security.

2026-02-23

Lease and rental shortage: Housing market or house of cards? (KOR)

The housing market is telling a harsh story: shortages of jeonse and monthly rentals persist, rents keep climbing, and the strain on ordinary households is deepening.

2026-02-20

Yoon verdict reaffirms importance of Constitutional order

The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment in his first-trial ruling, bringing to a close — for now — the judiciary’s judgment on the Dec. 3 martial law declaration.

2026-02-20

Lease and rental shortage: Housing market or house of cards?

The housing market is telling a harsh story: shortages of jeonse and monthly rentals persist, rents keep climbing, and the strain on ordinary households is deepening.

2026-02-20

Are we eroding press freedom by fighting fake news?

It is entirely possible — and necessary — to hold bad actors accountable without threatening the vital role of the media in a democratic society.

2025-08-21

The growing weight of expansionary finances

Borrowed seeds can either nourish future harvests or drain the soil barren. Whether this government chooses the former or resigns the nation to the latter will define its fiscal legacy.

2025-08-18

The cost of a stalemate is paid by patients

The crisis is far from over. Most medical students who took leave in protest of last year’s expansion plan have yet to return, and even the 4,567 new students admitted have no guarantee of attending classes.

2025-03-04

The ‘Trump Factor’ requires vigilance (KOR)

Given Trump’s unpredictable nature, vividly demonstrated since his return to office, it remains unclear how and when he may use unexpected diplomatic maneuvers to pressure or unsettle allies.

2025-02-17