[Editorial] Impact of Yoon’s release

Court ruling underscores importance of due process for Yoon’s impeachment case President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from jail Saturday after a court accepted his request to overturn his arrest over his short-lived imposition of martial law in early December. Yoon had been held in detention since Jan. 15 on insurrection charges related to his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law that plunged South Korea into political turmoil, national division and economic uncertainty. On Saturday, a special invest

March 10, 2025

[Elizabeth Shackelford] How to spot autocracy’s rise

Global freedom and democracy have been declining for two decades, reaching historic lows, according to two reports just released from the Economist Intelligence Unit and Freedom House. To those of us who witnessed the end of the Cold War, it’s hard to accept that the trend toward a freer and more democratic world has reversed. But that’s just because we haven’t been looking for the right signs. Autocracy is on the rise, but it’s not happening with tanks in the streets or generals in uniform anno

March 10, 2025

Opposition urges chief prosecutor to resign

Democratic Party accuses prosecution of complicity in Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection, after procedural issues surrounding Yoon's detention led to his release from jail Lawmakers of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, including Chair Rep. Lee Jae-myung (front, third from left), hold signs saying, "Arrest the insurrection leader!" at the main building of the National Assembly on Sunday, a day after suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from jail. In a meeting held prior

March 9, 2025

[김대균의 영어산책] 최신 독해 기출단어 50선(3)

지난주에 이어서 최신 토익독해 기출 표현을 함께 공부해 보자! 31-40 (Transportation & Public Services) 31. autonomous – self-driving, independent Some airports now use partially autonomous shuttles. (일부 공항에서는 부분적으로 자율 주행 셔틀을 사용하고 있습니다.) 32. transport – carry, move These shuttles transport passengers across long airport distances. (이 셔틀은 승객을 공항 내 먼 거리까지 운송합니다.) 33. safety features – protective mechanisms Engineers adapted automobile safety features for airport shuttles. (엔지니어들은 공항 셔틀을 위해 자동차 안전 기능을 적용했습니다.) 34. operate re

March 7, 2025

[Editorial] Negative economic indicators

South Korea suffers ‘triple minus’ in January amid negative export outlook due to US tariffs South Korea’s economy faces pressure on multiple fronts ranging from industrial output and facility investment to the outlook for exports and consumer prices amid growing concerns about a global trade war. The country’s industrial output, retail sales and facility investment all fell in January from a month earlier, data showed Tuesday. The figures marked the first “triple minus” since October, a signal

March 7, 2025

Create destiny through hard work, perseverance, consistency: Jordanian envoy

Women’s empowerment is one of the main pillars of Jordan’s comprehensive modernization process led by His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein at the political, economic and administrative levels. At the legislative level, the Kingdom launched an extensive review process which focused on ending discrimination and violence against women and enhancing their participation in public and private spheres, in alignment with the principles of human rights. Constitutional amendments in 2022 cemented w

March 6, 2025

Dream big, work hard, lead with confidence: Kenyan envoy

Q. What Challenges have you faced as a female Ambassador, and how have you overcome them? Do you believe female representation in diplomacy and politics has improved globally? As a female ambassador, I've encountered the same hurdles as any woman in the professional sphere. Balancing work and personal life is a daily struggle, primarily since I work far from home and lack a family support system that could help resolve work-life conflicts. However, my relocation to Korea was made easy by my gove

March 6, 2025

Break boundaries through equality in leadership, innovation: New Zealand envoy

Q. What challenges have you faced as a female ambassador, and how have you overcome them? Do you believe female representation in diplomacy and politics has improved globally? I’m fortunate to represent New Zealand, a country with a strong tradition of female leadership and a commitment to gender equality. Nevertheless, I believe there remain challenges particular to women in fields traditionally dominated by men. It takes time for change to come through! In my case, I believe I have seen change

March 6, 2025

Build equitable future everyday, not just on Women’s Day: Swiss envoy

International Women’s Day is both a celebration and a call to action. Switzerland, too, strives to make gender equality an ongoing priority, leveraging its linguistic, cultural and political diversity as core strengths. Despite progress, challenges remain. The Economist’s Glass Ceiling Index ranks Switzerland near the bottom among OECD countries, alongside South Korea. While structural changes have been made, true equality also requires cultural and institutional change. In 2021, the Swiss Feder

March 6, 2025

Self-growth, opportunity, networks key to women's leadership: Indonesian envoy

Q. What challenges have you faced as a female ambassador, and how have you overcome them? Do you believe female representation in diplomacy and politics has improved globally? The landscape of diplomacy is changing, with more women taking leadership roles in global affairs. However, despite progress, women in diplomacy still face subtle biases, often rooted in traditional expectations. As a female diplomat, I have experienced these challenges firsthand, but I have also learned that professionali

March 6, 2025