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BOK concerned over US classifying Korea as manipulator
BOK concerned over US classifying Korea as manipulator
Did Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol blunder when he recently said Korea cannot exclude the possibility of the U.S. reclassifying it as a currency manipulator? Or was he really showing concern about it? His remarks were unexpected and took reporters by surprise at this time when Korea is anxiously awaiting the U.S. Treasury’s new foreign exchange report next month. No one b...
Park Hyong-ki | 2017-03-29 16:55
Is Lotte chairman stranded by nationalism?
Is Lotte chairman stranded by nationalism?
Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin faces a backlash from Korean consumers over his “eye for an eye, nationalism for nationalism” strategy to cope with China’s retaliation against the retail giant’s offering of a site for the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system here. Saying he loved China during an interview with the Wall Street Journal last week, the chairman described t...
Park Jae-hyuk | 2017-03-26 17:05
Ousted president remains irresponsible till the end
Ousted president remains irresponsible till the end
Former President Park Geun-hye left Cheong Wa Dae, Sunday, two days after the Constitutional Court upheld her impeachment - at last. It was such a long and tiring battle for hundreds of thousands of people who have gathered in Gwanghwamun Square, central Seoul, every Saturday, to call for her to quit.
Jun Ji-hye | 2017-03-12 22:15
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SINGAPORE - “Is South Korea heading toward another crisis similar to the one in 1997-1998?” This is the question a few businesspeople in Singapore recently asked me, citing a series of mishaps, including the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, the massive recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and the country’s worst political scandal surrounding President Park Geun-hye.
Kim Jae-kyoung | 2017-02-22 21:04
[Reporter's Notebook] What did they take to streets for?
Reporter's NotebookWhat did they take to streets for?
President Park Geun-hye’s supporters flocked to downtown Seoul to advocate the scandal-ridden leader, Saturday. Despite the unprecedented influence-meddling scandal involving her aides, they cried out from their loyalty for Park.
Choi Ha-young | 2016-11-21 16:20
Gov't inactive info disclosure service irks citizens
Gov't inactive info disclosure service irks citizens
While writing the article “Is your curry ethical?” about two Bangladeshi chefs’ unethical labor conditions on Oct. 5, The Korea Times wanted to check for more legal loopholes regarding the E-7 visa system, which is issued to workers in 85 job categories including researchers, engineers, nurses, interpreters and tourism experts.
Choi Ha-young | 2016-10-13 15:39
1st step into journalism at police station
1st step into journalism at police station
Cub reporters in Korea undergo a harsh training procedure called “satsumawari,” which refers to coverage training at police stations. The term originated from Japanese compound words meaning “police” and “rotation.” As seen by the word, young reporters rotate through three to six police stations in Seoul, covering police work.
Choi Ha-young | 2016-09-21 17:12
Google faces scrutiny by Korean regulators
Google faces scrutiny by Korean regulators
Search engine giant Google is facing increasing scrutiny by Korean regulators over the latest series of heated controversies surrounding its alleged involvement in tax evasion and abuse of its market dominance.
Lee Min-hyung | 2016-07-24 17:16
Do other than blaming low oil prices
Do other than blaming low oil prices
Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Lee Ju-yeol is a man of confidence. He speaks openly on macroeconomic issues and is not afraid to challenge the government when he has different views on the economy and financial markets.
Kim Jae-won | 2016-07-15 16:19
AIIB vice president's qualifications questioned
AIIB vice president's qualifications questioned
Questions have arisen as to whether Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Vice President Hong Ky-ttack is qualified for his position.
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