- [Special Contribution: Songsan] If Freedom of Expression is Suppressed, Tolerance Will Also Disappear
- Today, many people believe that restricting freedom of expression is necessary to create a more equal and tolerant society. The argument is that preventing hate speech and regulating uncomfortable remarks will ...
- 2026-07-01
- [Park Ju-hyun Column] Turning Commemoration into Business: “Do We Have the Right to Blame the Children?”
- The Russian October Revolution of 1917 was more than a mere political upheaval. It was the definitive origin of the Soviet state system, a symbol of noble liberation won with the blood of a people long oppresse...
- 2026-06-30
- [Right of Reply] Regarding ‘[Hwang Doo-hyung Column] Roh Moo-hyun, a Symbol of ‘Foul Play’ and ‘Privilege’’
- In relation to the above report by this media outlet, the Democratic Party of Korea has stated the following: “The impeachments of former Presidents Park Geun-hye and Yoon Suk Yeol were carried out in accord...
- 2026-06-30
- [From Jung Jae-hak’s Jeolla-do] Give Trump a wedgie!
- A "ddongchim" is an act of joining both index fingers together and poking someone in the anus. Being on the receiving end of such an attack brings an indescribable pain—a pain that shoots straight from the a...
- 2026-06-30
- [Special Contribution: Soo-Jo Chae] Europe's Bizarre Energy Policy Blocking Air Conditioner Installation During Heatwaves
- Behind the news of European heatwaves, I see a bizarre contradiction in energy transition policies. They encourage the use of electric heat pumps by even providing subsidies, yet they prohibit the installation ...
- 2026-06-30
- [Shin Dong-chun Column] The Rapidly Shifting Landscape of Korea-U.S. Relations in the Final Stages of the War Against Iran
- With the conclusion of the war against Iran—a major conflict in the Middle East—the center of gravity for U.S. foreign and security strategy is shifting rapidly toward Northeast Asia. Washington’s politi...
- 2026-06-30
- [Cho Young-jin's Fire Safety Column] The Need to Establish the Concept of AI Firefighting and Mandate 'Fire Prediction Systems'
- South Korea’s fire service has achieved world-class response capabilities through the dedication of its frontline personnel and the implementation of remarkable technologies. The recent mandate for "interlin...
- 2026-06-30
- [Min Byeong-gon Column] Soccer and Democracy
- In this North & Central American World Cup, Hong Myung-bo’s team defied both the bookmakers' and AI's predictions. Despite being touted as the strongest squad in history, featuring world-class players like So...
- 2026-06-30
- [Kim Jae-soo Column] One Month After the June 3rd Democratic Uprising: What Must We Do?
- It has been a month since the June 3 Democratic Uprising began at Olympic Park in Jamsil. Every time I visit the rally site at the park, I am overwhelmed with emotion. Last Saturday, the 27th, I met an elderly ...
- 2026-06-29
- [Seobeokka Yuksa Guguk Comrade Association Statement] ⑱ Representative Jang Dong-hyeok, face the crisis of the Republic of Korea and stand at the forefront of eradicating election fraud
- The democracy and economic achievements that the Republic of Korea has cultivated until now have been a history of miracles that the world admires. At the root of that glory lies the spirit of June 29, which, 3...
- 2026-06-29
- [Park Pil-gyu Security Column] The Relocation and Closure of the KMA is a Treacherous Real Estate Scheme Disguised as 'Military Academy Consolidation'
- We must be wary of wasting national budget for the privatization of security assets. Discussions regarding the relocation and closure of the Korea Military Academy (KMA) are targeting the heart of South Korea...
- 2026-06-29
- [Special Contribution - CEO Hwang Jin-mu] The Security Blind Spot Hidden in the Shadow of Prosperity: The Warning of 'North Korean Invasion Tunnels'
- 76 years after the outbreak of the Korean War, the Republic of Korea is receiving global acclaim for achieving the 'Miracle on the Han River' after rising from the ashes. However, in the shadow of this spectacu...
- 2026-06-29
- [Special Contribution: Songsan] ‘The World of Literature and Thought’ ⑮ The Ideologization of Literature
- Many people think of literature as an art form that deals with human life. Indeed, for a long time, literature has told stories of love and family, war and death, faith and betrayal, and freedom and destiny. O...
- 2026-06-28
- [Jeong Jae-hak’s Column: From Jeolla-do] Semiconductors Must Never Go to Jeolla-do
- People look for a comfortable spot before stretching out their legs. Even animals in the wild do not make their beds on damp or wet ground. If animals do this and all humans do the same, surely a corporation th...
- 2026-06-28
- [Cho Yang-geon Column] ‘Fake President’ Lee Jae-myung, resign before you are dragged down
- "Resignation" (Haya) refers to a situation where a legitimately elected president voluntarily steps down from office. In the United States, there is the historical case of President Nixon, who resigned just bef...
- 2026-06-28
- [Park Pil-gyu's Security Column] Is This "Civilian Control" That Uses the Military as a Political Tool Really Acceptable?
- "Civilian control," the principle that the military must exist under democratic oversight, is fundamentally the cornerstone of national security and liberal democracy. However, recent policies critical to the ...
- 2026-06-28
- [Kim Tae-san Column] South Korea: An Embarrassing Political Backwater
- Lately, I have been receiving quite a few requests to join groups dedicated to "making" someone or other the next president. I find myself wondering what kind of people these individuals really are. President Y...
- 2026-06-27
- [Writer Park Joo-hyun's Column] The Incorrigible Stubbornness of Incompetent Rulers
- These days, the most chilling and universal sentiment permeating the lives of ordinary South Koreans is a kind of "wonder" that transcends mere anger. People watching the news and sports broadcasts find themsel...
- 2026-06-27
- [Statement] Immediately Halt the 'Unconstitutional Coercion of Semiconductor Site Selection' That Infringes Upon the Freedom of Corporate Management
- Reports are surfacing that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are ‘coordinating’ with the government to build semiconductor front-end (FAB) production lines in the Honam region, estimated at the scale of hund...
- 2026-06-26
- [Special Contribution: Kyung-Kook Min] To Whom Does Samsung Electronics' Operating Profit Belong?
- Professor Kim Byung-joon’s article, "Whose Operating Profit is Samsung Electronics'?", analyzes the attribution of operating profits in the context of the recent labor-management agreement at Samsung Electron...
- 2026-06-26
Iranian Foreign Ministry: "Continuing Message Exchanges with the U.S. and Activities of Mediating Countries"
Esmaeil Baghaei, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Xinhua, Yonhap News file photo]Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on the 26th
President Yoon: "Do You Really Think You Are Safe from a Special Counsel?"... Final Statement Video Released
President Yoon Suk Yeol rebuking the special prosecutor on the 24th. [Court Video / Subtitled GIF from @birds_justice X account] A video capturing the live footage of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s final
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
