U.S. calls to 'modernize' alliance with South Korea may put Seoul-Washington ties at a crossroads

U.S. calls to modernize its military alliance with South Korea may increase Seoul's defense responsibilities amid rising tensions with China, prompting concerns about potential entanglement in regional conflicts.

2025-07-09

Labor flexibility holds the key to recovery

Reforming the sclerotic labor market will be the first step toward reviving the economy.

2024-10-09

Yoon must demonstrate flexibility and balance

Flexibility is a virtue of a great leader who can change the path in history.

2023-11-06

Why labor market flexibility matters

The government must pursue flexibility while strengthening our social security net.

2023-11-05

Flexibility matters when it comes to diplomacy

The Yoon administration must keep in mind the possibility of North Korea turning to dialogue.

2023-07-05

[Editorial] Labor market flexibility is needed now

What matters is raising labor flexibility while ensuring employees’ rights to health and welfare.

2022-12-13

Presidential language, please (KOR)

President Yoon Suk-yeol must use more prudent and refined language.

2022-06-28

Presidential language, please

President Yoon Suk-yeol must use more prudent and refined language.

2022-06-27

Ensuring flexibility in the 52-hour workweek (KOR)

The new government is embarking on labor reform with a focus on changing the rigid work hours and pay system.