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Chinese President Xi Jinping is rumored to be visiting Seoul this month for a summit with President Moon Jaein. The JoongAng Ilbo, citing an unnamed diplomatic source, reported Thursday that Xi will visit Seoul to meet Moon before going to Osaka, Japan, in late June to participate in the G20 meeting, scheduled for two days from June 28. Cheong Wa Dae and the Ministry of Foreig..

BTS began the European leg of "LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF" concert tour at Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday. The stadium is a landmark venue for pop singers ― top musicians including Michael Jackson and Queen have played the iconic stage there ― and BTS became the first Korean group to hit the venue. The seven-member boy band, made up of RM, Suga, Jimin, Jin, J-hope,..

Ex-vice minister cleared of sexual assault charges again The prosecution has yet again failed to shed light on the high-profile sex scandal involving a former prosecutor and Vice Justice Minister Kim Hakeui. Now it faces growing calls to reform itself to ensure the rule of law and better serve the people. Concluding an investigation into Kim, Monday, the Seoul Central District..

Rival parties should stop stubborn war of words The ruling and opposition parties, having spent the past two months in an aimless vicious verbal duel, are yet to find an exit from their extreme confrontation. Therefore, according to the National Assembly Law, an extraordinary session must be convened this month. However, the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and the main ..

Local administrations should not waste taxpayers' money Local governments are spending too much on various kinds of welfare programs such as special allowances for elderly residents, farmers and aging female divers as well as childbirth incentives and the promotion of reading. They have come under criticism for wasting taxpayers' money in an apparent bid to curry favor with vo..

Moon blames main opposition for diplomatic blunder President Moon Jaein's response to the leaking of his phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump has once again resulted in the impression that he lacks responsible leadership. Rather than looking into the root cause of the problem, he blamed the main opposition for blowing the issue out of proportion and politicizing..

Government needs manual on overseas accidents Many people here have been startled by a sightseeing boat accident in Hungary that has caused Korean casualties. As of Friday afternoon, seven Koreans have died and 19 were still missing. Of the 35 people on board, 33 were reported to be Korean tourists The accident has reminded many Koreans of the painful memories of the 2014 sink..

Director Bong wins highest honor at Cannes Film Festival What great news! Director Bong Joonho's "Parasite" has won the Palme d'Or, the top prize at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. He deserves praise for his cinematic success at one of the three major global film extravaganzas. Kudos to and congratulations on Bong for enhancing the status of the Korean movie industry on the int..

The government's move to restrict parents' rights to physical punishment of their children, has triggered a public debate. In Korea, the expression "rod of love," refers to the old practice of parents hitting their children to discipline them and correct their behavior. The expression underlines that there is no harm intended and that parents do this only out of love for their ..

Strategies needed to protect local firms from US-China row The anti-Huawei campaign by the U.S. has started to affect related local industries. U.S. President Donald Trump declared war on the Chinese telecom giant by issuing an executive order last week giving authority to the federal government to restrict U.S. companies from using foreign telecommunications equipment that po..