- [Eungcheon Monk's National Defense Column] Peace Without Wisdom (Prajna) is Another Name for Submission
- The Buddha stated that the root of all suffering is ignorance (無明). The destiny of a nation is no different. Haphazardly devising countermeasures when the enemy's blades are at your throat is not the attitu...
- 2026-03-19
- [Kim Young's US-Korea Column] A Narrow-Minded Intelligence Chief's Perception of the Situation
- Statements made by Joe Kent, the former head of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), upon his resignation are causing controversy. His explanation is simple. He claims that Iran was not an "imminent ...
- 2026-03-18
- [Editorial] Changwon and Gimhae Moved, Will Other Local Councils Remain Silent?
- The city councils of Changwon and Gimhae in Gyeongnam Province have successively passed resolutions demanding improvements to the advance voting system. The core of these resolutions is the need to restore the ...
- 2026-03-18
- [Park Pil-gyu Security Column] The Iran War: Clash of the US-China New Cold War and Korea's Survival Strategy
- The conflict with Iran has already entered a new phase. The clashes between the US, Israel, and Iran are escalating beyond airstrikes into a quasi-full-scale war involving naval, cyber, and proxy warfare simult...
- 2026-03-18
- [Nam Kwang-gyu Column] "We never dated, but you want to break up?"… Irresponsible People Power Party, Jang Dong-hyuk all over again
- The party has been drifting aimlessly since the People Power Party (PPP) declared its separation from President Yoon Suk-yeol in the names of all 107 lawmakers recently. Oh Se-hoon, who has always acted like a...
- 2026-03-17
- [Eungcheon Monk's National Defense Column] The Era's Calling of the National Defense Monk Corps, Built with Vow as the Light of National Defense
- The history of Korean Buddhism has paralleled the history of defending the nation. The spirit of national salvation embodied by Monk Sa-myeong and Monk Seo-san, who shed their monastic robes to become monk sold...
- 2026-03-17
- [Column by Shin Dong-chun] How can navigation safety be ensured in the Strait of Hormuz?
- The net of heaven is vast and without mesh, but nothing escapes. This phrase comes from Chapter 73 of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching: "The net of Heaven is vast and without mesh, yet it misses nothing" (天網恢恢 ...
- 2026-03-17
- [Kim Young's Korea-US Column] "Exchange rates shake markets, and troop deployments shake alliances."
- There is a recurring question in South Korean politics these days. “Why hasn’t the administration's approval rating wavered despite the difficult economy?” The exchange rate is approaching 1,500 won to th...
- 2026-03-16
- [Park Pil-gyu's Security Column] Dispatch to Hormuz: A Test for National Interest and Alliance
- U.S. President Trump's demand for troop deployment in Middle Eastern waters has placed South Korea, Japan, the UK, and China, among other major nations, in a difficult position with varying concerns. South Kore...
- 2026-03-16
- [Editorial] Nominations are Power… We Need to Create an ‘Anti-Kang Seon-woo Law’
- The political sphere is once again being shaken by a bribery scandal surrounding nominations for local elections. Although allegations of money changing hands for nominations have surfaced, the charges applied ...
- 2026-03-16
- [Special Contribution: Hwang Doo-hyong] 'Entupados' People Power Party
- The People Power Party, in a resolution after a recent general meeting of lawmakers, stated, "We clearly oppose all claims demanding the political return of former President Yoon" and "We once again apologize t...
- 2026-03-16
- [Kim Tae-san Column] The left that hides the truth and the right that ignores the truth are both criminals who ruin the country.
- The public's demand for an explanation of election fraud is growing stronger. However, the ruling Democratic Party is even enacting laws that impose a penalty of up to 10 years in prison for writing or speaking...
- 2026-03-16
- [Bang Min-ho's War Diary] The Illegitimacy of Elections in a Block System Without an 'Outside'
- Justice and freedom exist only in imagination, hypothesis, and hope today. Reality is ugly and terrible. When can the people regain sovereignty? What meaning does 'popular sovereignty' hold now? The People Ar...
- 2026-03-15
- The World of Literature and Ideas’ ⑦ The Power of Repetitive Narrative [Special Contribution: Matsuyama]
- The world of literature is a curious place. The same stories keep appearing. At first, they seem like settings from a single work. However, if you broaden your perspective slightly, you'll see multiple works re...
- 2026-03-15
- [Kim Tae-san Column] This is Not a Column to Brag
- Starting last year, there were YouTubers who claimed Xi Jinping was on the verge of collapse, citing his supposed health issues, severe natural disasters, and the decline of the Chinese economy. We dismissed al...
- 2026-03-14
- [Park Joo-hyun Column] Breaking with False Conservatives is the Beginning of Setting South Korea Right
- Venezuela's downfall was not solely due to the despot's tyranny. It was made possible by the 'Enchufados,' or fake opposition, who, pretending to represent the people's anger, colluded with the vested interests...
- 2026-03-13
- [Park Pil-gyu's Security Column] The Moment a Soldier's Faith Shakes Obedience to Orders, the Military Collapses
- A worrying phenomenon is currently occurring within the Republic of Korea's military. Overt legal and institutional attempts are being made to weaken the fundamental principle of the military: chain of command ...
- 2026-03-13
- [Choyanggeon Column] When Did the Right Wing Divide... It's Just the Left Wing's Frame
- There used to be a saying, "The left collapses due to division, and the right collapses due to corruption." However, today, the left does not collapse due to division, nor does it collapse due to corruption. On...
- 2026-03-12
- [Min Byung-gon Column] Who Will Bell the Cat Again?
- There is a fable by Aesop called "Tinkling the Bell on a Cat." Mice, constantly preyed upon by a cat, gather to discuss countermeasures. One mouse says, "Let's put a bell on the cat's neck. Then, we can hear th...
- 2026-03-12
- [Matsuyama Current Affairs Reading] "Will we just blame conservative politicians?" ... Preparing for a Long-Term Ideological Competition
- Changes in political power are easily visible. Election results bring about changes in administration, the emergence of new politicians, and shifts in policy direction. Therefore, when society leans towards a p...
- 2026-03-12
Trump pressures for rate cut again ahead of FOMC... "Should be the lowest in the world"
U.S. President Donald Trump. [Photo = The White House] U.S. President Donald Trump once again pressured the Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank, to lower interest rates on the 27th (local time
“Ignoring crisp ballots and damaged seals”… Tongyeong mayoral recount concludes with ‘no change in outcome,’ leaving suspicions and public outrage behind
Suspected counterfeit ballots discovered in Tongyeong [GIF from social media of Representative Hwang Kyo-ahn / Attorney Park Joo-hyun]During a recount of the Tongyeong mayoral election in South Gyeong
President Yoon, regarding the first-instance ruling on the Public Official Election Act: “An excessive political verdict that distorts the facts… We will appeal immediately.”
The first-instance sentencing hearing for President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding violations of the Public Official Election Act is being broadcast live at Seoul Station on the 27th. [Photo=Yonhap News]Pres
WSJ: "SK Hynix ADR Premium Is a Sign of AI Trading Overheat"
Advertisement for SK Hynix ADR listing in New York's Times Square [Reuters=Yonhap News file photo]The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has pointed out that the price of SK Hynix’s American Depositary Recei
'Godfather of Japanese Mystery Novels' Keigo Higashino Passes Away After Battle with Cancer at 68
Famous Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino [AFP=Yonhap News]It has been belatedly reported that Keigo Higashino, the "godfather of Japanese mystery novels" and author of bestsellers such as "The
[Park Pil-kyu Security Column] To the Ignorant Trying to Clothe a Beast in Sheep's Clothing
Rep. Kim Byung-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea [Photo=Yonhap News]“The Air Force Academy doesn't teach you how to fly a plane!” “The Army, Navy, and Air Force academies are exactly the
[Issue Diagnosis] Two Effects of the Election Petition Review
[Photo] Evidence of Election Fraud Flooding U.S. Media… Trump Had 2.7 Million Votes Stolen
[Video] U.S. Semiquincentennial Air Show... 'Art in the Sky' streaks across New York
[Editorial Cartoon] A Draconian Law That Undermines Freedom of Expression
