Japanese Prime Minister expresses 'regret' during World War II memorial, first in 13 years

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba referenced “regret” in his memorial address on Friday, the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, marking the first such mention in 13 years in an address by the head of the former imperial nation.

2025-08-15

Learning from the LDP’s crushing defeat

Without public support, any government cannot survive.

2024-10-28

Don’t let conservatism fall apart

The PPP and the government must stop conservatives, who will faithfully defend the values of the Constitution, from falling apart.

2024-07-08

Wow!

Amid the People Power Party (PPP)’s lethargy after its crushing defeat in the April 10 parliamentary elections, Rep. Lee Chul-gyu would gladly become the party’s new floor leader after no other members apparently want to assume the post.

2024-04-29

Reinventing the governing party (KOR)

If the conservative party fails to reinvent itself colossally, its future is not bright.

2024-04-16

Reinventing the governing party

If the conservative party fails to reinvent itself colossally, its future is not bright.

2024-04-15

Toward communication and cooperation (KOR)

First of all, President Yoon and the PPP must humbly accept the results of the election, as they represent voters’ harsh judgment of the party and the government.

2024-04-12

Toward communication and cooperation

First of all, President Yoon and the PPP must humbly accept the results of the election, as they represent voters’ harsh judgment of the party and the government.

2024-04-11

What was left behind by the crushing defeat?

If we have to endure the same old agony every five years, we should try something new.