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Conditions for a Strong Government
Using the phrase "strong government" requires caution because it can be interpreted in two contradictory ways. On the one hand, a strong government can refer to one that effectively solves problems in politics, the economy and society by taking the people''s wishes into account. In this case, a strong government would be compatible with democracy. On the other hand, a strong government can mean one that uncompromisingly overpowers its dissidents …
Jan 16,2001
Institutional Caregivers Need Support
Despite Poor Work Conditions, A University Graduate Gets About 1 Million Won per Month Advanced welfare states are expanding care services provided at home, based on the theory that it is better for care recipients to be served in their own homes or in their communities than in institutional welfare facilities. The focus in welfare policies is shifting from building institutional accommodations to more community facilities. But in count…
Jan 15,2001
Mistaken Perception of Crisis
Current Problems Come From the Gap Between Reality and Politicians'' Perception Korea''s politicians appear to be struggling desperately to set a precedent in political crisis by abnormally crippling political operations. Not a single day goes without major daily newspapers publishing editorials that point to the disappearance of reason from politics. If the press reports represent an accurate picture of national sentiments and opinions, th…
Jan 12,2001
Fostering Korean Information Industries
A new year has begun, but it is hard to look forward to a new beginning. Because of the confused and troubled social atmosphere, the days are passing by in a hushed silence. The entire society suffered during the last two years when the nation''s economy appeared to have overcome its crisis - but signs of crisis emerged again. In a single year, Koreans witnessed great changes of fortune that would have taken several years for other countries …
Jan 12,2001
Public Will Judge the Merits of the List
Since the JoongAng Ilbo, in its Tuesday edition, published "a list of recipients" of National Security Planning Agency fund which was allegedly distributed to New Korea Party (the predecessor of Grand National Party) candidates during the 1996 election campaign, the confrontation between the ruling and opposition camps has grown more serious. The Grand National Party suspected that "the list was made public as a political tactic," while the Mi…
Jan 11,2001
Looking Forward to Mr. Cardoso's Visit
An Outstanding Leader Who Changed the Fate Of Brazil Fernando Henrique Cardoso is the most distinguished Marxist scholar to lead a nation since the death of V.I. Lenin, according to the American sociologist Ted Goertzel. Mr. Cardoso is also the president of Brazil, who will be making a state visit to Korea next week. But he is better known as the leading advocate of a set of ideas called the "dependency theory" during the 1960s and early 1970s…
Jan 11,2001
Where Has Our Political Focus Gone?
The focus of public interest and politics is shifting away from talk of a crisis. Only a month ago, we heard about nothing but the crisis in the economy, in the leadership and in every other sector of society. Calls for administrative and party reforms and for state management based not on personal rule but on a transparent system rang through the nation. The focus of interest then suddenly switched to the fate of ruling Millennium Democratic…
Jan 10,2001
The Path of No Gains Leads to Wisdom
The Millennium Expedition of North Chungchong Province divided its teams into six - one for each of six continents - and climbed the highest peak in each. Snapshots taken at the peak of Mount Everest, which is 8,848 meters high, are moving. It is not clear whether the scene behind the flag of the expedition consists of snow or clouds, but it makes us ask ourselves "Why do we climb this high place, risking our lives?" The expedition exp…
Jan 09,2001
Coverage of Minorities Should Expand
The Little Voices May Never Be Heard From Unless the Media Seek Them Out The JoongAng Ilbo column "Minority Voices" struck me as fresh and surprising. The column, which appears on the newspaper''s opinion page, first ran last July and each week since has diligently passed on to readers the thinking of minorities in our society and others who are in some way alienated from the mainstream. I would like to relate a few of my thoughts about the co…
Jan 08,2001
Travel to Mt. Kumgang Must Continue
We all hope to start afresh each time a year comes to an end and we start on a new journey, but the year 2001 began with turmoil and confusion. It seems better that Koreans celebrate a new beginning according to the lunar calendar in a few weeks. As I spent the New Year''s holiday -- not by the lunar calendar -- I was most distressed at the news that Hyundai''s tourist venture in North Korea''s Mt. Kumgang faces the risk of suspension. Hyund…
Jan 07,2001
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