Kim Moon-soo’s hollow apology raises doubts about democratic commitment

As critics now ask whether Kim Moon-soo’s “big tent” is really just a tent for pro-Yoon loyalists, his apology rings hollow. If repentance lacks sincerity, it may do more harm than good.

2025-05-16

Lee Jae-myung’s ‘clean courtroom’ remark draws alarm

The judiciary is the last line of defense in a democracy. Efforts to erode judicial independence must stop immediately.

2025-05-16

Obsession with retaliating against the judiciary leads only to ruin

Without an independent judiciary, it is impossible to claim that a country upholds democracy. Pressuring the courts in this way undermines the very foundations of democratic governance and could lead to irreversible damage.

2025-05-15

Too little, too late: Yoon’s exit from the PPP should have come sooner

If the PPP and Kim Moon-soo think lukewarm apologies and evasive gestures will win back public support, they are gravely mistaken.

2025-05-15

Democratic Party must cease pressuring judiciary — Lee Jae-myung should intervene

Democratic Party presidential nominee Lee Jae-myung must step up and temper his party’s pressure campaign. Defending the judiciary’s autonomy is not only a constitutional obligation — it is a political imperative.

2025-05-14

With tariff pressure eased, Korea needs a smarter trade strategy

Korea must calculate carefully what it is willing to offer and what it expects in return — and weigh how any trade-offs will affect domestic industries.

2025-05-14

People Power Party cannot move forward without cutting ties to Yoon

If the PPP truly wants to rebuild—not just for this election, but for the long-term future of Korean conservatism—it must draw a clear line between its vision and Yoon’s legacy.

2025-05-13

Korea must tackle era of 1% growth with bold reform plans

Korea needs a president who is willing to pursue painful but necessary reforms — especially in industrial restructuring and labor policy — before it is too late.

2025-05-13

Presidential race begins: A chance to restore politics

This election must become a turning point for restoring democratic norms and resolving division through dialogue and compromise.

2025-05-12

Unruly candidate swap shows need for reform in conservative politics

What conservatives need now is not more drama, but focus. The upcoming presidential election is critical, and the People Power Party must devote itself to that campaign.