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[Noah Feldman] Antifa threat imperils free speech

ViewpointsJun 4, 2020

On Sunday, President Donald Trump tweeted that the executive branch will designate Antifa as a “terrorist organization,” apparently in an attempt to pin blame for the weekend’s violent protests on th...
[Editorial] Key stage

EditorialJun 4, 2020

Participation in an expanded G-7 might well serve South Korea’s interests
[Kim Seong-kon] Good government in these troubled times

ViewpointsJun 3, 2020

We need government to run the country for us and represent us in the international community. Unfortunately, however, we often find our government overbearing and oppressive. Sometimes we suffer heav...
[Adam Minter] Just one step for SpaceX

ViewpointsJun 3, 2020

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that’s orbiting the Earth with two US astronauts is the picture of New Space Age glamour. It’s a sleek, stylish commercially made capsule that’s destined to be featured...
[Editorial] Precarious course

EditorialJun 3, 2020

Doosan Heavy gets relief loan on condition of becoming eco-friendly energy firm
[Jean Pisani-Ferry] The uncertain pandemic consensus

ViewpointsJun 2, 2020

What is the COVID-19 crisis teaching us about the role of the state? And what lasting lessons will our societies draw from it? It is still very early to be asking these questions, but they cannot be ...
[Editorial] Step forward

EditorialJun 2, 2020

Seoul, Tokyo need to enhance cooperation amid rising US-China rivalry
[Trudy Rubin] Stand with HK against Xi’s efforts to curb its liberties

ViewpointsJun 1, 2020

A major turning point in US-Chinese relations occurred Thursday. It nominally involves the future of Hong Kong, but has major significance for Washington and the wider world. China’s National People...
[Anjani Trivedi] Can China’s spenders lift the world?

ViewpointsJun 1, 2020

The Chinese consumer has been one of the most important drivers of the world economy over the past decade, fueling hopes of prolonged growth and profits. So it’s worth looking at what’s happening to ...
[Editorial] Uncorroborated claims

EditorialJun 1, 2020

Yoon argues consistently she did nothing wrong, without showing data
[Digital Simplicity] Netflix faces major regulatory setback in Korea

ViewpointsMay 29, 2020

Jennifer recently opened a restaurant. She faithfully paid the rent, taxes and other sundry fees. She also hired staff, including a talented chef. She developed an incredibly tasty menu. Not long aft...
[James A. Goldston] How courts will shape post-pandemic world

ViewpointsMay 29, 2020

In just a few months, COVID-19 has stricken millions and effectively shut down the global economy. But at the same time, the pandemic has profoundly altered the global debate about inequality and rai...
[Editorial] No panacea

EditorialMay 29, 2020

Introducing universal basic income would be insensible without credible funding plans
[M. Somasekhar] Can S. Korea emerge a bigger trade partner for India post COVID-19?

ViewpointsMay 28, 2020

Sleek cars, versatile mobiles and now COVID-19 testing kits. The image and recall of South Korea to the average Indian has been slowly increasing over the decades. Daewoo’s small car Matiz wooed the...
[Ivo Daalder] Our new Cold War with China: Not like the old Cold War

ViewpointsMay 28, 2020

Are the United States and China heading for a new Cold War? Judging by some of the rhetoric and policies emanating from Beijing and Washington, it sure looks that way. Already tense, relations betwe...