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OPINION: Kazah President Tokayev's vision charts new path for enhanced ties with Korea
SEOUL, February 3 (AJP) - On Jan. 28, 2025, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the extended government meeting, where he outlined key national priorities aimed at accelerating Kazakhstan’s economic development, fostering global partnerships, and advancing technological innovation. His strategic vision presents numerous opportuniti
February 3, 2025 -
OPINION: How Korea can emerge from uncertainty to discover a brighter future
SEOUL, January 21 (AJP) - Korea’s reputation as a developed country took a big hit with the ongoing crisis over President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid. Not only did it raise questions internationally about political stability, but it has also led business people to worry whether the legal system works to the level expected of a developed country. It is no surprise then that foreign investors have been withdrawing from the market and that the value of the won has
January 21, 2025 -
OPINION: South Korea at crossroads after president is impeached – here's what will happen next
SEOUL, December 18 (AJP) - South Korea's National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec. 14. The vote marks the third time a president has been impeached in the country's constitutional history. Out of 300 assembly members, 204 voted in favor of the motion, 85 voted against, three abstained, and eight votes were declared invalid. This outcome indicates that at least 12 votes in favor came from Yoon's conservative ruling People Power
December 18, 2024 -
OPINION: FIFA has human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia 2034 soccer World Cup?
SEOUL, December 17 (AJP) - Last week, FIFA officially awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup. The Gulf Kingdom was the sole bidder after the Asian Football Confederation made it clear it would not support an Australian bid. Supporters of the decision, including respected sports journalist Tracey Holmes, argue a World Cup in the kingdom offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to foster positive change. A range of celebrities and players also congratulated the Saudi Arabian Footbal
December 17, 2024 -
OPINION: Trump wants China's help in making peace in Ukraine
SEOUL, December 16 (AJP) - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has invited China's president Xi Jinping to his inauguration on Jan. 20 in a surprise move which appears to be part of a plan to involve Beijing in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine. Just after his recent meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris, Trump posted, "There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin," and "China can help." That latter remark has sudd
December 16, 2024 -
OPINION: South Korea shook presidential power grab – failure to impeach now risks damaging democracy
SEOUL, December 13 (AJP) - Days after announcing – and then rescinding – martial law in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol's future remains uncertain. Immediate efforts to impeach the president over the attempted power grab have failed, due to the boycott of the vote by Yoon's ruling conservative People Power Party (PPP). But that won't be the end of the matter; on Dec. 9, 2024, South Korea's Justice Ministry banned Yoon from leaving the country until t
December 13, 2024 -
OPINION: Taiwan president's trip skillful, successful
KENOSHA, December 12 (AJP) - "Peace is priceless, and war has no winners." Taiwan President Lai Chin-te, also known as William Lai, included that statement in a Honolulu address to an audience of Hawaii and U.S. government officials, including members of Congress. Lai was on a brief two-day “transit” stop in Hawaii, carefully choreographed to show U.S. support for Taiwan without indicating formal diplomatic relations. This reflects ongoing tensions with m
December 12, 2024 -
OPINION: Why Trump's election could hasten end of US dollar dominance
SEOUL, December 12 (AJP) - Donald Trump's victory in November's U.S. presidential election saw the U.S. dollar strengthen. It surged to a one-year high within two weeks, and has since retained its strength against its major peers. His election has also again brought the prospect of U.S. tariffs on imports, and attention has focused on the disruption to global trade that these may bring. As part of this, Trump made a not-so-veiled threat of steep levies on the Brics group of
December 12, 2024 -
OPINION: The west is already at war with Russia. And large-scale conflict may not be far off
SEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - Russia is already at war with the west. It has been so since its occupation of Crimea in 2014, when Russia sought to secure its access to Sevastopol as a base for its Black Sea Fleet and as a potential lever of influence over Kyiv's political direction. Even in 2014 – at the annual Valdai security conference – Vladimir Putin was referencing an escalation towards conflict with the west. He later described the west as having "crossed a l
December 11, 2024
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Constitutional Court holds hearing in Yoon's absence
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Actor Yoo Ah-in released with suspended sentence for habitual drug use by appellate court
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Korean newspapers to file complaint against Naver over AI training
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Samsung Electronics take measures to boost shareholder value
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INTERVIEW: Venezuelan envoy stresses now is time to shape next 60 years of relations with South Korea
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New Balance to establish Korean subsidiary in 2027
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South Korean firms showcase cutting-edge military solutions at defense expo in Abu Dhabi
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Korea's move to regulate platforms faces US trade pressure
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Over 140,000 visitors enjoy outdoor sledding along Han River this winter
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SK hynix names head of newly-established subsidiary in US