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Mon, May 29, 2023 | 22:00

. Robert Atkinson

Korea needs to slow down regulation, speed up support for AI

Everyone, it seems, is all in a lather about AI, especially after the release of the most recent ChatGPT large language model. Elon Musk says AI will kill us all if we don't act now. More restrained voices predict just the end of work and the end of truth. Now the best way to get attention is to “cry AI.” Indeed, we are rapidly ascending to peak AI panic.

2023-05-21 16:35

. Jang Da-wool

CF100 vs RE100, a mere political show

Wind became the most important single source of electricity generation in the U.K. for the first time in the first quarter of this year. In other words, electricity generated by wind (32.4 percent) surpassed gas (31.7 percent). Renewables in total, including solar, biomass and hydro, provided 42 percent of the UK's electricity while 33 percent came from fossil fuels, mainly g...

2023-05-21 16:20

Shifting the inflation goalposts

Shifting the inflation goalposts

As the most aggressive wave of monetary tightening in four decades slows the world's largest economies, a growing number of analysts are questioning whether central banks should raise their inflation targets beyond the current 2 percent. After all, is it worth sacrificing growth just to gain an extra inch in the fight against inflation?

2023-05-21 16:10

. Yoon Byung-se

Revitalization of Korean diplomacy under President Yoon

Last week marked the first anniversary of President Yoon Suk Yeol's presidency. It is no surprise that the most favorable approval ratings came from his performance in foreign policy and security related matters. He himself highlighted major achievements made in these areas in a recent cabinet meeting.

2023-05-18 16:41

. Song Kyung-jin

Korea's steps closer to becoming global pivotal state goal by presence at Hiroshima G7

The 49th G7 summit 2023 is held today in Hiroshima, Japan until May 21. President Yoon Suk Yeol has been invited to this G7 Summit. This is the fourth time for Korea's president to be invited to attend such a meeting after the Hokkaido Toyako G8 2008, L'Aquila G8 2009 and Cornwall G7 2021.

2023-05-18 16:35

. Kim Sang-woo

Hiroshima G7 Summit crucial global diplomatic venue

The recent progress in mending ties between Seoul and Tokyo is welcomed by Washington as well as other partners in the Indo-Pacific.

2023-05-18 16:30

Kevin McCarthy's embrace of Benjamin Netanyahu ignored his war on Israeli democracy

Kevin McCarthy's embrace of Benjamin Netanyahu ignored his war on Israeli democracy

When Kevin McCarthy visited Israel May 1, he aligned himself with a would-be autocrat who is assaulting Israel's democracy and splitting the country apart.

2023-05-18 16:20

. Andrew Hammond

G7 will show West's renewal is starting

In the build-up to this week's G7 summit, a wide range of issues from climate change to the world economy have been discussed by Western ministers. However, the overriding issue to be discussed in Hiroshima from May 19-21 is Ukraine and its ongoing ramifications.

2023-05-18 16:20

Yoon Ja-young

Will employing foreign nannies increase birthrate?

Korea seems to regard its low birth as a serious problem. Some policymakers have recently proposed the introduction of foreign housemaids to solve this problem. They say that the birthrate will be pulled up by reducing the cost of childcare through foreign nannies who receive low wages.

2023-05-17 16:45

G7 Hiroshima Summit: An opportunity to advance nuclear disarmament

G7 Hiroshima Summit: An opportunity to advance nuclear disarmament

Hiroshima stands as a powerful symbol of both the devastation of war and the potential for prosperity through peace. It stands as a remarkable recovery following the unparalleled destruction caused by the first purposeful use of an atomic bomb in human history - a testament to the resilience of its people.

2023-05-17 16:43

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