Former President Moon Jae-in has been indicted without detention on bribery charges, becoming the sixth former head of state in Korea to stand trial on criminal charges.
There is no silver bullet to reverse Korea’s low-growth trajectory, but urgent short- and long-term measures are needed.
Acting president Han Duck-soo should clarify his intentions to avoid further confusion. Doing so would serve not only party unity but also the public interest.
If a verdict of The Supreme Court of Korea is delivered before the June 3 presidential election, it could quell doubts about Lee Jae-myung's eligibility and reduce political uncertainty.
Without a clear break from the Democratic Party’s past regulatory reflexes, Lee’s economic pledges may ring hollow.
Seoul must resist falling into Washington's pace. Instead, it should explore reciprocal gains within the framework of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.
The People Power Party (PPP) presidential primary is fast becoming an embarrassment. Its contenders are locked in a cycle of mutual blame, failing to offer voters a sincere apology or a compelling vision for conservative renewal.
The focus on growth is welcome. But it must be backed by a willingness to pursue structural reforms, including in labor and pensions, and to ease excessive regulation.
Maritime sovereignty is not negotiable. Korea must defend its rights with resolve and coordination.
Critics point out that the KMA’s rejection of other policies, even after achieving its main objective, may appear self-serving.
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