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Tue, August 9, 2022 | 17:50
Ban Ki-moon's white lie
Ban Ki-moon's white lie
How do we define a lie? Would you still call it a lie if circumstances force one to break a promise he has every intention to keep? Let’s take into consideration a given extenuating situation, and include it in the category of white lies. Then, I dare say that U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will end up with one.
Oh Young-jin2015-04-17 15:45
Sewol time warp
Sewol time warp
It was a year ago today. A news flash scrawl appeared on TV in the morning, saying a ferry was sinking but indicating there were few casualties. Then, the enormity of the tragedy fell one big piece by another into place, knocking the daylights out of the nation.
Oh Young-jin | 2015-04-15 16:54
  • Sewol, Hillsborough and the quest for truth
Park's Singapore trip marks rarity
Park's Singapore trip marks rarity
朴대통령, 29일 싱가포르서 '조문외교' 펼칠까
President Park Geun-hye’s March 29 visit to Singapore is a rarity in Korean diplomacy. No incumbent head of state before her has ever made a foreign trip to mourn the death of a former leader.
Do Je-hae | 2015-03-26 16:23
Seoul Phil's blind love for Chung
Seoul Phil's blind love for Chung
Is the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) a cult led by its musical director Chung Myung-whun? Loyal SPO members issued a statement Wednesday, telling the public to refrain from circulating malicious speculation about Chung.
Kwon Ji-youn | 2015-03-18 17:55
Gov't raises false hope for skilled foreigners
Gov't raises false hope for skilled foreigners
The Ministry of Justice last week announced that foreigners with a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering are now eligible for permanent residency in Korea if they have lived here for more than three years and their annual salary is higher than $27,000.
Jung Min-ho | 2015-02-16 16:59
Culture minister rapped for school cronyism
Culture minister rapped for school cronyism
Miniser of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) Kim Jong-deok is under fire for appointing senior officials from among his college alumni.
Kwon Mee-yoo | 2015-02-10 17:04
PyeongChang organizers still in discord with three years to go
PyeongChang organizers still in discord with three years to go
PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province - The organizers of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games and officials at Gangwon Province invited reporters to a ceremony commemorating the three-year countdown to the Winter Olympics, Monday, but there still appear to be problems with the central and provincial governments.
Nam Hyun-woo | 2015-02-09 20:08
Hiring practices still ignore privacy
Hiring practices still ignore privacy
Many companies in Korea require job applicants to provide standard information such as age, gender, height and weight but also whether they own a house, what their parents do and even how much money they make.
Jung Min-ho | 2015-01-28 16:45
Gov't needs to be honest about tax raise
Gov't needs to be honest about tax raise
The government is facing growing criticism for alleged dishonesty and indecisiveness about tax increases, intensifying the anger of more than 15 million employees regarding income tax brackets, according to experts and lawmakers.
Jun Ji-hye | 2015-01-22 17:13
Park urged to stay away from probe
Park urged to stay away from probe
President Park Geun-hye has twice made remarks referencing the “memogate” political fiasco that has captured the attention of the nation’s media.
Jun Ji-hye | 2014-12-08 17:23
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