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[Editorial] Crisis in Iraq

The armed insurgency in Iraq is showing signs of developing into a major regional and international crisis as the fighting between government forces and Sunni …

[David Ignatius] The shattering Middle East
[David Ignatius] The shattering Middle East

WASHINGTON ― Let’s look at the reality on the ground in the Middle East: Iraq and Syria are effectively partitioned along sectarian lines; Lebanon and …

[Franki Raden] Beyond K-pop: Creative economy
[Franki Raden] Beyond K-pop: Creative economy

In the classical world, Korean musicians secured their reputation a long time ago. Names such as Chung Kyung-wha (violinist) and Yun I-sang (composer) are …

Attraction of animal tipsters in the World Cup

Humans have, throughout history, treated animals in a peculiar manner. They have elevated some of the dumb creatures which they otherwise cherish as delicacies …

Migrant workers hit by Thailand’s iron fist

Seizing power was the easy part; the everyday task of running the country is proving far more difficult for the Thai military. Chief among those difficulties …

Protectionism, nationalism

Several analysts seem to read too deeply into what they consider the strident tones of nationalism and protectionism in the nationally televised debates …

[Editorial] Ties with Central Asia

Coincidentally or not, President Park Geun-hye has shown a pattern of going on overseas trips when sensitive issues or situations arise at home. She embarked …

[Editorial] Elderly crime

It may be normal for the number of elderly crimes to increase in an aging society. Korea is no exception to this phenomenon, with the proportion of aged people …

[Yang Sung-jin] What I remember about the cats
[Yang Sung-jin] What I remember about the cats

When the summer comes, my thoughts of two cats always bring some mixed feelings. Both the cats, named Charlie and Shadow, were chubby and yet their …

Why diplomats curse about Ukraine

The escalating conflict in Ukraine marks an unfortunate tendency in the world of international relations: The people responsible for defusing the crisis are …

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