Corporate opportunity: The Korea Herald
If the government wants to prevent the hollowing out of domestic industry in the wake of its trade negotiations with the US, it must, among other things, become more…
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The silent war: The Korea Herald
Pyongyang’s cyberattacks reach civilians while Seoul remains unready, complacent.
Free speech on trial: The Korea Herald
Ten lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and allied minor parties have sponsored an amendment to the Criminal Act that would impose up to five years in prison for…
Nighttime rescue, search continues for 7 people trapped in power plant boiler tower collapse in South Korea’s Ulsan
The labor ministry said it will conduct a strict investigation to determine whether there were any violations of safety and disaster laws, and will establish a disaster response…
The handcuffed generation: The Korea Herald
Behind the sensational headlines lies an unspoken domestic failure. South Korea’s youth employment rate has fallen for 17 consecutive months to 45.1 percent, its lowest in years.
Earthquakes in Johor? Can earthquakes happen in Singapore, too?
In August and September 2025, a series of minor earthquakes occurred in Johor, Malaysia. On September 27, meanwhile, a 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded off the waters of Batu…
Korea’s growth mirage: The Korea Herald
Growth this year is projected at 0.9 percent, a notch above the IMF's earlier estimate and neatly aligned with the Bank of Korea’s outlook. The uptick, fueled by resilient…
Taipei’s agile growth overtakes Seoul: The Korea Herald
The divergence has been turbocharged by the global AI boom. Taiwan’s economy grew 8 percent in the second quarter, while South Korea managed just 0.7 percent. The island’s…
An alliance jolted: The Korea Herald
Of course, it is against the law to work at the construction site on ESTA or B-1, but it is hard to understand the US move to tighten law enforcement while not addressing South…
Charm and consequence: The Korea Herald
South Korean President Lee’s deft handling has won US counterpart Trump’s favour, but Korea must brace for abrupt reversals.