Stop dangerous rhetoric undermining the Constitutional Court’s authority (KOR)

What poses an even greater risk than street protests is the wave of inflammatory rhetoric from political leaders, some of whom are pre-emptively rejecting the court’s authority.

2025-04-03

The grammar of ‘Crow’s Eye View’ (KOR)

In Yi Sang’s experimental poem “Crow’s Eye View,” there’s a line that reads, “13childrenarerunningontotheroad.” One wonders what kind of claustrophobic world Yi Sang must have seen to write that way.

2025-04-03

Is climate change making wine stronger? (KOR)

We contemplate ideals, values and long-term goals, but struggle to connect them to concrete action.

2025-04-02

Is the Trump administration's security policy drawing a new Acheson Line? (KOR)

A document signed by Hegseth, identifies China as the sole major threat. According to a leaked nine-page memo published by U.S. media, Washington has decided to prioritize defending its homeland and Taiwan, even at the risk of exposure elsewhere.

2025-04-01

April Fools' jokes and Richard Nixon (KOR)

That’s why even the most serious newspapers often go out of their way to craft April Fools’ stories: by creating fake news, they aim to highlight the value of real news.

2025-04-01

Medical students are refusing to return. A firm response is necessary. (KOR)

Strict adherence to academic rules is important as medical students refuse to return to class.

2025-03-31

Historical distortions on the roof of the world (KOR)

State-sponsored archaeological excavations, exhibitions, and research projects on Zhangzhung are being interpreted in ways that diminish the centrality of Tibetan Buddhism and the influence of India.

2025-03-31

As wildfires become a 'new normal,' response system overhaul is needed (KOR)

Enhancing professional firefighting personnel, upgrading equipment, and implementing forest thinning and firebreak expansion are crucial. Also, authorities must strengthen early warning systems to ensure that elderly residents can escape safely.

2025-03-27

Following the wanderers of Orion (KOR)

The Orion Nebula — where young stars are being actively born — serves as a natural laboratory for uncovering the secrets behind the formation of stars and planets.