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Faltering in Name Only… The Fluctuating Stablecoin Market

Mr. Kim (56), an executive working at a financial company, was an early investor who caught onto Bitcoin early on. He also trades stablecoins, which have emerged as a major issue in domestic and inter
Current Account Surplus Surpasses Combined Total of Germany and Japan: Preparing for the "Post-Semiconductor" Era

In the second quarter of this year, South Korea’s current account surplus surpassed the combined surplus of "manufacturing powerhouses" Germany and Japan. According to the Economic S

Imagination That Assassinated History and Ethics: The Fierce Backlash Faced by the Movie "Assassins"

The movie "Assassins," which drew a large audience and generated buzz in theaters during this year's Chuseok holiday, is facing a fierce backlash outside the screen. According to big d

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Navigating the Washington Storm: Seoul Faces Strategic Hurdles Amid U.S. Political Gridlock: SEOUL — Following a bruising defeat in the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump has signaled a defiant stance, setting the stage for deep legislative gridlock and a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.10

Beyond Convenience: The Rising Ethical Debate Over Reptile Ownership in Urban Homes: As urban living spaces shrink and modern lifestyles demand low-maintenance companionship, reptiles have surged in popularity. Often marketed as the ideal pet for busy single-person ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.10

South Korea’s Supreme Court Faces Public Backlash as Insurrection Trial Delays Threaten Release of Key Figures: SEOUL — South Korea’s highest court is coming under intense public scrutiny as procedural delays threaten to release two high-profile defendants convicted of involvemen ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.10

Ruling Party Deeply Divided Over Allegations of Religious Cult Infiltration: SEOUL — South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is facing a mounting internal crisis as a recent internal probe into claims of a coordinated mass infiltration by members ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.10

The Illusion of Choice: How South Korean Workers' Retirement Portfolios Tripped on Over-Concentration: SEOUL — As aging workforces grapple with shifting economic landscapes, a growing number of South Korean employees are taking personal control of their retirement savings. How ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.10

Beyond Past Contrition: Why South Korea Should Welcome Dr. Hwang Woo-suk Home: Public discourse in Seoul has been stirred once again by reports that Dr. Hwang Woo-suk—the once-celebrated, now polarizing biomedical pioneer—has applied to reinstate ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.10

Appellate Court Upholds Suspended Prison Term for Ex-President Yoon Over Election Law Violations: SEOUL — A South Korean appellate court has reaffirmed a lower court’s guilty verdict against former President Yoon Suk-yeol for disseminating false statements during th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.09

Navigating a Diplomatic Tightrope: South Korea's Debate Over Expanding the Cheonghae Unit's Mandate: As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to ripple outward, Seoul finds itself walking a diplomatic tightrope. The South Korean administration recently proposed a revis ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.09

Beyond the Spy Thriller: How Korean Period Drama Restores Human Dignity to Colonial-Era Resistance: Global audiences are increasingly captivated by period espionage dramas that merge tense tradecraft with personal romance against the backdrop of the 1930s Japanese occupation. Rat ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.09

Court Overturns Cargo Workers' Acquittal, Facing Criticism for Endorsing State Suppression of Labor Rights: SEOUL — An appellate court in South Korea has reversed a lower court's ruling and convicted the Cargo Workers’ Solidarity, a militant union wing, for obstructing a gove ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.11.09

The Misguided Golf Love of Power and the True Face of Administration: US President Donald Trump's exceptional affection for golf has once again landed on the chopping block of controversy. An ambitious plan to transform a century-old public golf cour ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.14

A 17-Year-Old Skater's Brilliant Leap: Writing History with the First Asian Games Gold Medal in Enemy Territory: Skateboarding is still dismissed by many as a street culture or youth hobby rather than a true sport. Furthermore, the global skat ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.29

The Ugly Face of the Asian Games: Poor Administration and Incompetent Operations Are Erasing Athletes' Sweat: Asia's most prestigious comprehensive sports competition is leaving severe blemishes due to basic administrative incompetence and ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.24

Beyond Drug Smuggling, Signs of "Domestic Manufacturing"… Special Measures Must Be Established: Signs have been detected that narcotics in South Korea have moved beyond simple distribution into the manufacturing stage. The Nat ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.24

Why Do Humans Talk Nonsense?: Lately, words like "cham-gyoyuk" (real education/true discipline) and "gae-sori" (bullshit) are frequently heard in education and ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.24

Two Faces of the Cool Autumn Breeze: Heart's Liberation and Respiratory Tension: As temperatures drop, the heat stress that the human body must handle also decreases. According to a recent study synthesizing hea ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.02

The Disaster Brought by the Judiciary’s Lenient Attitude: Drunk Driving is Murder by Dolus Eventualis: A drunk vehicle speeding down the road is like a time bomb loaded with explosives. Nevertheless, the lenient rulings shown by the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.29

Coupang’s ‘Chameleon Management’ Arbitrarily Switching Its Nationality: Coupang, an e-commerce giant used by 14 million South Korean citizens, is showing an unprecedented "two-faced" stance depending on ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.07.21

The Fall of Korean Football: Questioning the Weight of Responsibility: The clock has stopped for Korean football. Having failed even the minimum task of qualifying for the North American World Cup, our ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.29

The True Face of Our Politics After Stripping Away the Mask of Fairness: Fairness has always been the central topic of every era. This was also the banner raised by a party born from the support of the y ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.27

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