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Sat, March 25, 2023 | 21:01

Mitch Shin

Making a big deal is unrealistic to denuclearize North Korea

North Korea used to pursue a big deal with the United States by utilizing its nuclear arsenal in exchange for lifting all economic sanctions. However, this strategy seems to have adjusted in the Kim Jong-un era.

2022-12-20 17:02

. Kim Sang-woo

Significant implications of Ukrainian war on Korean Peninsula

On Nov. 15, after a massive rocket barrage, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov declared that Russia's aim is to force Ukraine to the negotiating table. The bombing of civilians will stop if Ukraine succumbs to all of Russia's demands.

2022-12-20 16:45

Gay marriage no longer a right-wing wedge issue

Gay marriage no longer a right-wing wedge issue

As I watched President Joe Biden sign the historic marriage equality law, his latest of many legislative achievements, I couldn't help but marvel at how much American culture has changed during the past quarter century.

2022-12-20 16:40

. Robert Atkinson

Korea should not require companies to pay to deliver digital content

Since the emergence of the broadband internet, there have been disagreements about who should pay to transmit data. When a Korean user downloads an episode of “Squid Game,” who should pay for transmission of that data from the server hosting the episode to the user's computer: the company hosting the content or the internet service provider (ISP) that the consumer pays for to...

2022-12-19 16:55

Korea's Dokdo sovereignty and San Francisco Peace Treaty

Korea's Dokdo sovereignty and San Francisco Peace Treaty

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the entry into force of the San Francisco Peace Treaty. Forty-eight allied powers, including the United States, the victor of World War II, and Japan, the defeated country, signed the treaty in 1951 to clear up responsibility for the Asia-Pacific War and establish a peace regime in East Asia.

2022-12-19 16:50

Will this be your best Christmas ever?

Will this be your best Christmas ever?

When writing advertising copy, I sometimes find myself desperately searching for a zinger of a tag line - and settling for trite admonitions such as “Make this the best hunting season ever” or “Make this the best summer vacation ever.”

2022-12-19 16:40

. Ahn Ho-young

Why 'arms control' is not the solution

U.S. President Joe Biden made it clear early on that he would deal with the North Korean nuclear issue through “diplomacy and stern deterrence.” The U.S. in fact is significantly strengthening extended deterrence for Korea while at the same time, it keeps on inviting North Korea for dialogue.

2022-12-18 16:50

. Daniel Shin

This Christmas, I pray for your safe return, my friend

Working for a nonprofit organization (NPO) gives people an opportunity to make a positive impact. However, identifying the right cause and creating an NPO is a different story. An entrepreneur is someone willing to launch a new venture and accept full responsibility for running the organization. It is a rewarding experience if everything goes well as planned.

2022-12-18 16:45

Republicans can't seem to fathom why they were beaten

Republicans can't seem to fathom why they were beaten

Fresh from their failures in the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans have created an “advisory council” to help craft their “2024 vision and beyond.”

2022-12-18 16:40

. Yoon Byung-se

Democracy in retreat and Korea's timely co-hosting of 2023 Democracy Summit

Quo vadis, democracy? In August, then U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (HCHR) Michelle Bachelet revealed a grim picture of the current state of democracy in her speech titled, “Crisis and fragility of democracy in the world.”

2022-12-15 16:00

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