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Oh Eun-young sees you: The Power of Recognition in a Lonely Society

Courtesy of SBS Radio One of the most important things in modern society is to feel seen. We live surrounded by millions but can often feel...

yesterday 10

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David A. Tizzard

“There are more than 34,000 North Korean refugees living in South Korea.” Really? (Part 2)

A view of Panmunjom in Paju, Nov. 29, 2022 / Joint Press Corps It’s often said that 34,000 North Korean refugees live in South Korea. But how...

yesterday 10

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Casey Lartigue Jr

Creating a livable society for all

My friend and I found a restaurant where we could both enjoy dinner together. I'm trying to follow a vegan diet as much as possible, and he uses a...

thursday 10

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Kim Sun-Ae

US trade policy impact on South Korea: Navigating challenges amid global realignment

Park Chong-hoon U.S. President Donald Trump has ushered in a new era of economic nationalism, characterized by aggressive tariffs and protectionist...

thursday 2

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Park Chong-Hoon

China's global strategy blunts Trump's transactional diplomacy

With a fresh set of tariffs and an administration filled with China hawks, U.S. President Donald Trump appears determined to escalate his long-...

thursday 1

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Imran Khalid

The transatlantic world will never be the same

Carl Bildt STOCKHOLM – Once upon a time, the United States saw the contest between democracy and authoritarianism as a singularly defining issue....

thursday 1

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Carl Bildt

A red card, but for who?

Before the verdict in President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial, is the Constitutional Court telling the opposition to stop abusing the power to impeach?...

thursday 1

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Michael Breen

How uneven development deepens middle-income gap

Edo Andriesse Bouncing back after the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be more difficult than anticipated. Many countries continue to be trapped in...

26.03.2025 3

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Edo Andriesse

Democrats gain from Chuck Schumer

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has quietly but effectively aided the Republicans on an important spending vote, and thereby increased...

26.03.2025 2

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Arthur I. Cyr

From lions to lambs: Crisis of leadership in Korean armed forces

Chun In-bum The memory of President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring martial law on Dec. 3 will be etched into the minds of many Koreans. The subsequent...

26.03.2025 2

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Chun In-Bum

Stop fueling higher home prices in Seoul

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was in the hot seat last week for reversing his controversial decision to lift regulations that were in place to curb real...

26.03.2025 2

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Lee Hyo-Sik

Trump dismantles education department

While I am often associated with North Korean refugees because of my work these days, many people may not be aware that I once had a different...

25.03.2025 20

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Casey Lartigue Jr

Darkening Taliban rule dims women’s rights, UN Council warns

The darkening rule of the Taliban regime over Afghanistan continues to dim prospects for women’s rights as well as any chances for the war-torn...

25.03.2025 3

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John J. Metzler

The modern gold rush

  Gold has historically been used as money, but it is not considered a formal currency today. However, it still functions similarly to fiat...

25.03.2025 1

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Shin Hye-Suk

Make alliances great also

Lee Shin-wha Just two months into his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump's intensified “America First” foreign policy stands at a crucial...

25.03.2025 4

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Lee Shin-Wha

China's consumer-driven growth: A new anchor for global economic stability

Shalid Hussain China’s latest policy initiatives to boost domestic consumption come at a critical juncture for both its own economy and the global...

24.03.2025 10

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Shalid Hussain

Battle of legitimacy narratives

On the streets of Seoul, political tension isn’t just about policies or party lines — it’s a full-blown battle over competing visions of what...

24.03.2025 10

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Jason Lim

Playtime?

Playfulness is a state of mind characterized by spontaneity, curiosity and a sense of enjoyment. It is a quality that brings lightness to life,...

24.03.2025 10

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Shin Freedman

China's century: fact or fiction

Chinese President Xi Jinping applauds at the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the...

24.03.2025 10

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Shim Jae-Yun