Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Concerns over side effects of 'labor law package' to protect nonregular workers

Effective protection for nonregular workers can ultimately be secured only when it goes hand in hand with sustainable job creation.

2026-01-20

The lesson of Greenland: An era when allies can no longer be taken for granted

The government must remain acutely alert to unusual shifts in U.S. positions on security and trade. It is an unfortunate reality, but we are living in an era of uncertainty in which alliances can no longer be trusted as they once were.

2026-01-20

U.S. semiconductor tariff bill comes into focus, forcing Seoul to prepare (KOR)

Caution is necessary, but a purely defensive posture would be risky. With semiconductor demand in the United States rising sharply, Washington also faces limits in raising tariffs indiscriminately.

2026-01-19

Allegations surrounding Lee Hye-hoon raise fears parties are abandoning their vetting role

The hearing matters because the nomination carries broader political meaning for the Lee Jae Myung administration.

2026-01-19

U.S. semiconductor tariff bill comes into focus, forcing Seoul to prepare

Caution is necessary, but a purely defensive posture would be risky. With semiconductor demand in the United States rising sharply, Washington also faces limits in raising tariffs indiscriminately.

2026-01-19

With rate cuts derailed by won, Korea must move faster on structural reform (KOR)

Structural reform to strengthen the economy, paired with market-friendly policies that encourage corporate investment and job creation, is essential.

2026-01-16

With rate cuts derailed by won, Korea must move faster on structural reform

Structural reform to strengthen the economy, paired with market-friendly policies that encourage corporate investment and job creation, is essential.

2026-01-16

Endless probes until the ruling camp is satisfied?

The ruling party’s readiness to deploy special counsel when it suits its interests, while rejecting similar probes into allegations involving its own ranks, reflects a familiar double standard.

2026-01-16

Death penalty sought for former President Yoon, a stark warning against democratic backsliding (KOR)

Former president Yoon, for his part, should stop evading responsibility and offer a sincere apology and reflection as a final duty to the public.

2026-01-15

Death penalty sought for former President Yoon, a stark warning against democratic backsliding

Former President Yoon, for his part, should stop evading responsibility and offer a sincere apology and reflection as a final duty to the public.

2026-01-15