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Yoon-Lee Summit, Honors for Korean War Hero Puckett, Diplomatic Complexities

The long-awaited meeting between President Yoon Suk-yeol and Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung finally took place on April 29, marking the first summit between the two political rivals since Yoon took office nearly two years ago.

Debates Over Peace, Politics and Healthcare Reforms

In a video message marking the 6th anniversary of the historic Panmunjom Declaration, former President Moon Jae-in urged the Yoon Suk-yeol government to "swiftly shift the policy line on inter-Korean relations and the Korean Peninsula from confrontation and conflict to peace and prosperity."

Korean Shipbuilding: a fascinating story of middle power influence

Free issue. The heady atmosphere at the recent signing ceremony for the delivery of the Shinchaeho-class attack submarine, built by Hyundai Heavy and observed by officials from 9 countries, symbolized both the triumphs and tribulations facing Korea's strategically critical shipbuilding industry.

Korean Industry Battles Chinese Competition in Batteries and E-Commerce

As competition from China intensifies, the engines that have long driven Korea's economic growth are starting to show signs of strain. Manufacturing giants and family-owned conglomerates, the backbone of the Korean economic miracle, now face escalating challenges from Chinese rivals in key industries like batteries and e-commerce. How

The Shadow Over Yoon Seok-yeol's Presidency: How the Kim Keon-hee Controversy Shattered Public Trust

The crushing defeat of President Yoon Seok-yeol's People Power Party in the April 10 general election has plunged his year-old administration into a crisis of confidence. At the heart of Yoon's political woes lies the ongoing controversy surrounding First Lady Kim Keon-hee and her alleged role

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