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Tue, December 11, 2018 | 11:01

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Undue US demand

U.S. President Donald Trump is apparently putting stronger pressure on South Korea to contribute a bigger share of defense costs for the upkeep of American troops stationed here. Such pressure should not come as a surprise given that Trump has described Korea as a “free rider” in the bilateral defense alliance since he hit the campaign trail in 2016.

Editorial | 2018-12-10 17:19

Seoul, Washington to hold defense cost talks

Shame on Assembly

The National Assembly once again disappointed the people by passing next year's budget bill on Dec. 8, six days after the Dec. 2 legal deadline. The two largest parties railroaded the bill through the Assembly with three other minor opposition parties boycotting the vote.

Editorial | 2018-12-10 16:17

A series of rail accidents are fueling public anger toward Korail.

Editorial | 2018-12-09 17:13

Raising birthrate

The Moon Jae-in administration announced new measures last week to encourage more people to have children.

Editorial | 2018-12-09 12:13

Another disaster

An underground hot water pipe that burst Tuesday in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, proves again that the authorities have only shouted the empty slogan of making South Korea a safe society. Simply put, the country still has a long way to go before it becomes a safe place to live in.

Editorial | 2018-12-07 17:39

Promoting space industry

South Korea has taken the first step toward joining the ranks of space powers in the past few weeks. On Nov. 28, the nation tested “Nuri,” a 75-ton thrust booster engine that was launched from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province. The rocket engine, designed and developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), will be used for the three-stage Korea Space Launch Vehicle-2 (KSLV-2).

Editorial | 2018-12-07 16:20

Precarious venture

Gwangju metropolitan government's joint project with Hyundai Motor to build a plant in the southwestern city is on the verge of collapse due to fierce opposition from unions just before a signing ceremony initially scheduled for Thursday.

Editorial | 2018-12-06 17:11

For-profit hospital

The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province gave the final go-ahead for the nation's first for-profit hospital Wednesday. The island province approved the opening of the Greenland International Hospital on the condition that it caters only to foreign patients, including tourists. It also limited the hospital's service to four specialties - plastic surgery, dermatology, and internal and family medicine.

Editorial | 2018-12-06 17:09

Gloomy export outlook

The country marked its 55th Export Day on Wednesday. Its exports are expected to hit a record high of $600 billion by the end of the year. This figure makes South Korea the world's sixth-biggest exporter. Nevertheless, this special day came and went with little fanfare because of a gloomy outlook for next year.

Editorial | 2018-12-05 17:12

Society without hope

South Korea was the world's 12th-largest economy by GDP last year. Yet, its people's quality of life is far from on par with its economic prowess.

Editorial | 2018-12-05 16:20

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