Opinion & Editorials

Editorials, columns, and expert opinions on South Korea's economy, politics, and society.

Eradicating Disinformation: Hopes and Concerns

Korea's "Disinformation Eradication Act" takes effect on the 7th, introducing punitive damages up to fivefold, penalty surcharges up to 1 billion won, and platform obligations—raising both hopes and f...

Published 2026.07.07. 10:04:55 |

Unprepared Succession, A Predictable Crisis

Unprepared corporate succession creates crisis. From Cheongho Nais to Hanjin and Ourhome, Korean family businesses show why founders must design their...

Published 2026.07.07. 10:04:42 |

Editorial: Curbing Dual Listings Abroad Must Not Kill the Ox to Straighten Its Horn

Korea's FSC and KRX unveiled rules banning subsidiary dual listings in principle, imposing five board obligations. This editorial warns against over-r...

Published 2026.07.07. 24:05:05 |

Gwangju Chip Fab Site Set at Military Airport—Now Water Supply Plan Must Follow

The Korean government chose Gwangju's military airport site for its semiconductor cluster, but a severe water shortage in the Yeongsan and Seomjin riv...

Published 2026.07.07. 24:01:05 |

Korea's 100 Trillion Won Future Fund Hinges on Growth Support, Transparency

Korea plans a 100 trillion won future response fund from surplus tax revenue to support growth engines like semiconductors and AI, with calls for tran...

Published 2026.07.07. 24:01:05 |

Korean Police Vow "All-Out" Probe Into Officer in Gwangju Murder Case

Korea's National Office of Investigation vows an all-out probe into an inspector accused of colluding with police in the Gwangju female student murder...

Published 2026.07.06. 18:12:46 |

Korea's 'Subtropical Economy' Emerges as Climate Shifts

The Korea Meteorological Administration projects most of Korea may become subtropical after 2081, spurring a "subtropical economy" in farming, fisheri...

Published 2026.07.06. 18:08:45 |

Government Strategy Will Decide National Competitiveness, Says Administration Scholar

Sung Si-kyung, president of the Korean Association for Public Administration, says a strategic, executing government that cuts regulations and speeds ...

Published 2026.07.06. 17:36:49 |

Time to Establish a Korean-Style International Democracy Foundation

A commentary argues that Korea should establish an international democracy foundation, benchmarking the U.S. NED, U.K. WFD, and Taiwan's TFD to overco...

Published 2026.07.06. 05:00:05 |

North Korean Hackers Now Target AI; Companies, Banks Need Swift Defenses

North Korean hacking group Lazarus is expanding attacks beyond cryptocurrency to AI development software, prompting calls for Korean companies and ban...

Published 2026.07.06. 24:02:05 |

24-Hour Currency Trading Raises Volatility Fears Amid Won's Slide

Korea's won-dollar market moves to 24-hour trading Saturday, raising volatility fears as the exchange rate nears 1,600 and hovers in the 1,500 range f...

Published 2026.07.06. 24:01:05 |

Working Hours Fall 32 Hours in a Year; Flexibility Is More Urgent

Korea's annual working hours fell 32 hours to 1,833 last year, but with labor productivity at $52 per hour versus the G7's $80, this editorial argues ...

Published 2026.07.06. 24:00:05 |

White-Collar Exemption

Korea is reviewing a white-collar exemption modeled on the U.S. FLSA, but tying it to a special zone act for the Gwangju semiconductor cluster may fal...

Published 2026.07.05. 17:44:15 |

Presidential Approval Rating Hinges on the Economy

The president's approval rating has fallen to around 50% from over 65%, driven by shaken trust in real estate policy, exchange-rate risks, and electio...

Published 2026.07.04. 05:00:05 |

OECD Warns Korea's Government Debt Ratio Could Hit 200% by 2050

The OECD warns Korea's government debt-to-GDP ratio could reach 200% by 2050 without action, urging fiscal consolidation, revenue expansion, and struc...

Published 2026.07.04. 24:01:05 |

K-Tech Pass Should Open Door for Foreign Talent at Smaller Firms Too

Korea has eased its K-Tech Pass criteria, adding qualitative assessments to attract top foreign talent. An editorial urges widening the door to smalle...

Published 2026.07.04. 24:01:05 |

Editorial: US Claims Korea Discriminates Against Coupang; Conflict Must Be Prevented

The White House and US Congress have criticized the Korean government over the Coupang data leak affecting 37 million people, raising fears of trade f...

Published 2026.07.04. 24:01:05 |

Extend Semiconductor Zone's 52-Hour Exemption to All Advanced Tech

Korea plans a "mega special zone" 52-hour workweek exemption for semiconductor R&D. This editorial urges extending the exemption to all advanced tech ...

Published 2026.07.03. 24:05:05 |

Samsung, Dunamu Join 'Dollar Coin Alliance'; Korea Must Speed Won Coin Push

Samsung Electronics and Dunamu join a global dollar stablecoin project led by Visa and Mastercard, as Korea faces pressure to accelerate won-based sta...

Published 2026.07.03. 24:05:05 |

Regulatory Overhaul Urgent for T-money-Taxi Union's 'K-Robotaxi' Push

T-money Mobility and the Seoul Taxi Association have partnered to commercialize self-driving taxis, prompting calls for urgent regulatory reform as Ba...

Published 2026.07.03. 24:05:05 |