Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea’s suicide rate signals a public health crisis

Despite repeated warnings from mental health experts, Korea’s suicide prevention policies often remain symbolic rather than substantive.

2025-04-25

Yoon’s changing relationship with the press — and the law

Yoon is likely to stand before the cameras again — and answer not only to investigators, but to the public that once entrusted him with their vote.

2025-04-25

Fake news: A warning on disinformation

Experts advise: “If a news item makes you feel intense fear or anger, be skeptical.” If people selectively believe only what confirms their hopes or fears, fake news will again take the lead in shaping public discourse.

2025-04-25

MAGA needs a new definition of 'great’

A renewed MAGA — one grounded in the realities of the 21st century — could be the leadership pivot the world needs.

2025-04-25

The Ghibli aesthetic and the pulse of the Korean public

The real meaning of the Ghibli wave: the power of decency. Even in the wake of martial law declarations and a president’s impeachment, the Korean public hasn’t abandoned its faith in renewal.

2025-04-24

When law and politics collide: The implications of Lee Jae-myung’s trial

This is a moment for the judiciary to reassert its integrity—not through speed, but through principle. The outcome should offer a dignified reaffirmation of the proper relationship between law and politics in Korea.

2025-04-24

Trump’s second term threatens free trade and multilateralism

As Trump’s second-term trade policies fuel a storm of uncertainty, Korea must adjust its sails with even greater precision. Balancing short-term diplomatic pressures with long-term economic resilience will be critical.

2025-04-24

Korea must ease discriminatory regulations to revitalize manufacturing

Korean firms are shifting production abroad due to regulations and tariffs, risking domestic investment and jobs, necessitating regulatory reforms to revitalize manufacturing.

2025-04-24

Navigating a trade tempest: Korea’s strategic response to U.S. tariff pressure

Korea is more exposed to shifts in the global order than most nations, yet its domestic political discourse remains largely inward-looking. The escalating tariff standoff initiated by the U.S. should serve as a wake-up call.

2025-04-23

Lessons from Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed presidency

His rise and fall divided the country even further, leaving state affairs in disarray. If Korea is to avoid repeating such political missteps, several lessons must be drawn from his presidency.

2025-04-23