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Detailed action plans needed to create jobs The Moon Jae-in administration has decided to push for a Korean version of the “New Deal” program to protect the country's major industries from any COVID-19 shock and maintain employment levels. The decision reflects the dire reality that the local economy is taking the brunt of the pandemic crisis. On Wednesday, the government ..

Broadcast watchdog should revoke licenses of subpar media outlets The Korea Telecommunications Commission has renewed the licenses of two comprehensive programming cable channels, with some strings attached. Concerning TV Chosun, the KTC said it would instantly reject the extension of its licenses in the next screening if the channel falls short of reaching standards for impar..

Diplomatic card worthy of considering ― but cautiously The government plans to provide protective masks for the United States, Japan, and the countries that fought alongside South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War. Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun recently told relevant agencies to examine the idea, saying it “will help upgrade the nation's status,” according to media rep..

Legislature should toughen laws related to sexual exploitation crimes A South Korean man convicted of creating and running the world's largest child pornography website site called “Welcome to Video” will likely be extradited to the United States instead of being released. The Seoul High Court issued a warrant for the extradition of the man surnamed Son, Monday. The Minist..

Speculation is rising on the physical condition of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, following reports of a suspected cardiovascular surgical procedure. While South Korean online media dealing with North Korea issues reported he was recovering from the recent operation, CNN reported he was “in grave danger.” Citing a local source in the North, the South Korean media outlet ..

No tolerance should be shown for sex offenders Former DB Group Chairman Kim Jun-ki was released Friday after receiving a suspended sentence for raping his housemaid and sexually assaulting his secretary. The Seoul Central District Court convicted Kim, 75, of the sex offenses but gave him a 30-month prison sentence suspended for four years. The court cited his age and the “fo..

Democracy needs strong, sound opposition Internal strife is worsening in the main opposition United Future Party (UFP) following its significant defeat in the April 15 general election. In a ceremony to disband the party's campaign office, Friday, acting Chairman Rep. Shim Jae-chul said the only thing the party must do to regain trust among voters is to strive for full-scale r..

Dole payments hit record high in March A major unemployment crisis is looming in South Korea like other countries amid fears of a worldwide recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A report released by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Monday, illustrates the grim reality faced by the country, and the dismal outlook for the job market. It was shocking, but the general..

Government should not miss golden time to rescue key sectors Korea's traditional flagship industries are being pushed to the limit due to plunging sales caused by the new coronavirus pandemic. These key industrial sectors, such as aviation, shipping, shipbuilding, steel production, auto manufacturing and oil refining constitute the backbone of the national economy. Their troub..

Ruling party must restore partnership with opposition parties Liberals secured a landslide victory in Wednesday's general election, which drew significant international attention as the first nationwide election in the world to be held amid the coronavirus pandemic. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and its “satellite party” garnered 180 seats in the 300-seat Nati..