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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 17:48

Why Kim-Putin summit could be game-changing

Why Kim-Putin summit could be game-changing

The Kremlin confirmed Monday that preparations have been concluded for the historic first summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. With media reporting the meeting could start as soon as Wednesday, a key question is whether Russia can help unlock the stalled nuclear talks between Washington and Pyongyang.

2019-04-24 17:15

Sudan's revolution

Sudan's revolution

It's moving fast now. For three months the protesters in Khartoum got nowhere with their demand that “the people want the fall of the regime,” but recently they moved their protest to the real center of power in Sudan, army headquarters.

2019-04-22 16:59

Gwangju Massacre and war on truth

Gwangju Massacre and war on truth

For almost 39 years, opposing partisan factions have bickered over every aspect of the May 18, 1980, Gwangju Democratic Uprising, also known as the Gwangju Massacre for the deadly military suppression of civilian protesters, and sometimes called 5.18 for short.

2019-04-21 17:34

US-EU tariffs

The European Council formally decided, April 15, to reopen trade talks with the United States to try to reach a new transatlantic deal.

2019-04-19 17:15

Appropriate technology energy solutions: When small is beautiful

Appropriate technology energy solutions: When small is beautiful

Energy is so fundamental to the functioning of modern states that it tends to be developed and delivered on a grand scale, at great cost to people, companies and governments. This is news to nobody. In addition to their monthly household energy bills, which in Korea can be alarmingly high, taxpayers in most countries pay a huge indirect amount towards energy in that their tax...

2019-04-17 17:18

Libya: Haftar's last throw?

Libya: Haftar's last throw?

With Khalifa Haftar's forces stalled outside the capital, Tripoli, the eight-year shambles in Libya is approaching a climax. It is not clear yet which side is going to win, but at least the dozens of rival militias are now lined up on two recognizable sides. Haftar does have the gift of bringing clarity to a situation.

2019-04-16 16:47

Conditions for redenomination

Conditions for redenomination

On March 25, Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol stated in an interview arranged by the National Assembly, “Our research team has carefully reviewed the effects of currency redenomination and concluded that its net benefit is sufficiently large. So we may start openly discussing its implementation.”

2019-04-15 18:15

Immigrant problem

Immigrant problem

In a recent survey of potential adult migrants worldwide, 47 million said they would most like to move to Canada. There are only 37 million people in Canada. The case is similar for Australia: 36 million would like to move there; only 25 million do live there. Most of these would-be immigrants are going to be disappointed. In fact, Canada lets in just 300,000 immigrants a yea...

2019-04-10 17:30

Essential Korean spirit

Essential Korean spirit

Recently a lady remarked to me that she hoped the nation would return to the essential Korean spirit. Of course I immediately asked her what that spirit was. She was not sure and we agreed to think about it and she would get back to me. To me it was something that was worth thinking about.

2019-04-08 17:32

Understanding China's perspective on trade war

Understanding China's perspective on trade war

Some argue that U.S. tariffs will force China to make large concessions on trade. But there is a risk that the growing pressure will make Beijing less, not more, likely to compromise on key issues.

2019-04-07 17:05

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Top 10 Stories

1	Public transit fares to increase in Seoul and Busan this week

2	Ruling party vows to investigate China's alleged influence operations

3	Genesis GV80 Coupe looks to compete with Mercedes-Benz, BMW

4	Korean steelmakers on alert over initiation of EU carbon border tariff

5	30 out of 74 major financial companies lack female board member

6	Korean shipbuilders seek lead over Chinese rivals in selling LNG carriers to Qatar

7	Hyundai, Kia to extend earnings rally on strengthening dollar, solid sales

8	Lawmakers want chairmen of financial firms held accountable over misconduct

9	Dong-A Socio Group’s honorary chairman passes away at 96

10	Returning home from Chuseok holiday

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