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Mon, August 20, 2018 | 20:19

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Family reunions

Eighty-nine South Koreans had tearful reunions with family members they were separated from by the 1950-53 Korean War, at a Mount Geumgang resort on North Korea's east coast Monday. The emotional event will continue until Wednesday, during which they will meet on six occasions for a total of 11 hours.

Editorial | 2018-08-20 11:59

Alarming income gap

South Korea's income disparity between the rich and the poor is almost at the worst level among the 36 member countries of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This sounds an alarm over the country's widening income gap.

Editorial | 2018-08-20 10:02

Xi's visit to NK

Chinese leader may reciprocate Kim's multiple trips

Editorial | 2018-08-19 19:56

Reforming Jogye Order

The chief executive of the Jogye Order, Korea's largest Buddhist sect, is on the verge of being ousted from his position.

Editorial | 2018-08-19 16:56

New strategy needed

The July employment data showed the Moon Jae-in administration has increasingly lost momentum in creating jobs. The liberal government has come under mounting criticism for failing to offer more jobs by adopting policies that are too idealistic.

Editorial | 2018-08-17 16:59

Free-spending policy

The Moon Jae-in administration appears set to expand fiscal spending sharply next year - once again. “The government will implement a more positive fiscal policy to enhance economic vitality,” Economy and Finance Kim Dong-yeon said at a forum Thursday.

Editorial | 2018-08-17 16:20

More US sanctions

Trump administration mounts pressure on NK

Editorial | 2018-08-16 17:07

Bleeding state utility

The Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) sustained an operating loss of 814.7 billion won ($720.9 million) in the first half of the year. The six-month deficit, which was 62.9 percent larger than the estimate by brokerages, might as well be called an “earnings shock.”

Editorial | 2018-08-16 16:20

Denuclearization holds key

President Moon Jae-in has reaffirmed his strong determination to push for inter-Korean economic cooperation in his speech marking the 73rd anniversary of Liberation Day. He sent a clear message of peace and co-prosperity, Wednesday, not only to the two Koreas but also to the world.

Editorial | 2018-08-15 16:58

Acquittal of rape charges

A Seoul district court's decision Tuesday to acquit former South Chungcheong Province Gov. An Hee-jung of rape charges has stirred up a fierce backlash from women leading the #MeToo campaign. The female activists are vowing to fight against Ah to the end to hold him culpable.

Editorial | 2018-08-15 16:10

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