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Fri, December 20, 2024 | 17:42

. Jang Da-wool

Democracy tackles climate crisis better

Which political system is best to confront the global climate crisis? While autocratic regimes often boast about decisive action, the evidence overwhelmingly points to democracy as the most effective system for tackling climate change. Democracy empowers citizens, holds leaders accountable and fosters innovation - all of which are crucial for decarbonization.

2024-12-19 13:13

Kevin Kim

NewJeans controversy: A balancing act between artist rights and management realities

In the fast-moving world of K-pop, controversies are nothing new, but something feels different about the ongoing dispute between NewJeans, its label Ador and its parent company HYBE. What began as an internal leadership struggle has escalated into a public debate about artist autonomy, corporate control and fair management practices. With the members of NewJeans publicly cha...

2024-12-19 13:12

Rushan Ziatdinov

Suggestions from Hokkaido on how to endure Korea's winters

Last year, I suggested some ideas in a Korea Times article on enduring the Korean winter, following the advice of Canadians published in 2022, and this year, I was curious to see what ideas could be adapted from Japan.

2024-12-18 14:49

Syria: Another miracle, please

Syria: Another miracle, please

They’re still celebrating the miraculous fall of the Assad regime in Damascus, and the killing has stopped in Syria except for parts of the north, east and south. So what are the odds that the man whose fighters brought down the regime, Ahmed al-Sharaa, can bring peace, prosperity and even democracy to Syria?

2024-12-18 14:47

. Daniel Shin

We're the victims: When morality has no place in politics

There are no morals in politics. Morals apply to both actions and intentions as they concern the righteousness of their intent and act. Openness in the political processes and holding elected leaders accountable for their actions are essential for a morally sound political system. Collectively, we, the general public, also have a moral threshold where we prioritize ethics ove...

2024-12-17 13:29

Be kind to yourself: The power of self-compassion

Be kind to yourself: The power of self-compassion

Do you find yourself being overly self-critical when you make mistakes? Even after having corrected them, do you continue to judge yourself harshly? Does your inner voice incessantly point out your flaws and weaknesses, leaving little room for affirmation? Is the fear of failure preventing you from engaging in activities that might have unfavorable outcomes? Do you struggle t...

2024-12-17 13:27

What did we miss in Syria?

What did we miss in Syria?

LJUBLJANA - The downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria surprised even the opposition, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, offering fertile ground for conspiracy theories.

2024-12-17 13:26

. Jason Lim

'Deny, Defend, Depose'

The tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is a stark reminder of the volatile intersection between corporate power and public frustration in the U.S. about the state of the health system. While no murder should be justified, the chilling reality is the positive public reaction from vast swaths of America, which, rather than mourning a life lost, sees Thompson’...

2024-12-16 13:36

Lee Jong-eun

Empower South Korea's crisis management

On the morning of Dec. 3, I was giving a class lecture, explaining the “dynamic” features of contemporary South Korean politics. At the end of the lecture, one student said, “I read on social media that the South Korean president declared martial law.” It was unanticipated news that ironically reinforced the lecture’s theme.

2024-12-16 13:30

What will happen to China's economy in 2025?

What will happen to China's economy in 2025?

BEIJING - China’s GDP growth slowed during the first three quarters of 2024, from 5.3 percent to 4.7 percent to 4.6 percent, raising fears that the country would not achieve its annual growth target of around 5 percent. But the latest data suggest that China’s economy is finally turning the corner.

2024-12-16 13:27

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