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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 10:27

. Ahn Ho-young

Korea-US alliance at 70: whither to go?

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the ceasefire of the Korean War as well as the Mutual Defense Treaty between South Korea and the United States. Ten years ago, I used to be the Korean ambassador to the U.S., and worked with U.S. colleagues to organize the 60th anniversary of the ceasefire and the alliance.

2023-04-18 18:03

. Steven L. Shields

SOS: save our subway

The International Radio Telegraphic Convention in 1906 adopted the Morse code equivalent of the letters S, O and S as an international maritime distress call. The sequence was chosen because it was distinctive. The letters did not represent any words. Years later, in popular usage, mnemonic phrases were (and still are) often used, such as “Save Our Ship” or “Save Our Souls.” ...

2023-04-18 16:45

Celebrating 50 years of Indonesia-South Korean bilateral relations

Celebrating 50 years of Indonesia-South Korean bilateral relations

Considering the rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, South Korea and Indonesia are looking forward to closer economic and political cooperation as they commemorate their 50th diplomatic anniversary. The 50th anniversary of their union was celebrated virtually on Jan. 26. Retno Marsudi, the foreign minister of Indonesia, described the two countries as “uniq...

2023-04-18 16:30

. Casey Latigue

What's your mission for North Korea?

It is usually a lovely moment when a questioner approaches the microphone and asks, almost apologetically, “How can I help?”

2023-04-17 16:45

Shareholders' rights and corporate governance

Shareholders' rights and corporate governance

On March 30, the Supreme Court of South Korea issued a historic ruling, recognizing the rights of shareholders to protect corporate value. It demonstrates that the rule of law is alive and well in Korea.

2023-04-17 16:40

In post-pandemic era, K-law blooms

In post-pandemic era, K-law blooms

For the past three years, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our everyday lives. It has shaken society to its core. However, the end of the coronavirus pandemic is in sight. As mandatory mask rules were lifted twice in January and March, it is not difficult to find people without face masks in the subway and library, as well as in the streets.

2023-04-17 16:20

. John J. Metzler

Taiwan's 'Democracy Trifecta' angers sullen Beijing

Taiwan's vibrant but threatened democracy had a good week. After months of facing ominous political threats from the Chinese communists, which may eventually culminate in Beijing's invasion of the self-governing island, Taiwan seemed sure-footed diplomatically with a little help from its friends.

2023-04-16 16:47

. Daniel Shin

Is ChatGPT-led AI revolution mostly hype or hope?

In the age of AI, it can be difficult to know what the truth is. However, there are some things you can do to help you determine what is true and what is not. One thing you can do is to look for multiple sources of information. This can help you get a more complete picture of what is going on in the real world. Another thing you can do is to look for sources that are well-rep...

2023-04-16 16:40

Mitigating the debt-climate trade-off

Mitigating the debt-climate trade-off

The sharp, almost synchronized, pivot by most of the world's major central banks in raising interest rates has highlighted the growth-inflation trade-off that most countries now face. But it has given rise to another significant macroeconomic challenge - the Herculean task of balancing debt sustainability with climate-change mitigation and adaptation. The challenge is especia...

2023-04-16 16:10

. Donald Kirk

On defense against China

The United States has strengthened its defenses in East Asia by gaining year-round, permanent access to nine bases in the Philippines. These aren't American bases, but U.S. troops can move in and out of them as needed for exercises or, for that matter, in a real war.

2023-04-13 16:42

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