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[Michael R. Bloomberg & Joe Biden] Curing cancer within reach

One of the most frightening words a patient can hear from a doctor is “cancer.” We know it from the experience of our families and friends, and the …

[N. Balakrishnan] Hong Kong’s refugee vetting system failing

As anyone who steps out of their home knows, it takes money to travel, and the further away from home you are, the more money it takes. We have to keep this in …

[Editorial] As usual

Campaigning for the April 13 general election is in full swing and, as usual, some negative aspects of Korean elections are rearing their ugly heads, with …

[Editorial] A united message

The Nuclear Security Summit in New York could not have come at a better time for South Korea, whose utmost security concern is to tackle threats from North …

[Tobin Harshaw] ‘Free rider’ allies are paying up
[Tobin Harshaw] ‘Free rider’ allies are paying up

Defense alliances are complicated things, but in the U.S. we have bipartisan clarity on one thing: Our allies are letting us down. “If Saudi Arabia was …

Looking at the reality of virtual reality

In coming days, people will leave our world for a new realm of gunslingers, cyberbots and other exotic sights. Their ticket out of here will be the Oculus Rift …

[Editorial] Dump investment hurdles

Apart from indirect investment, such as seeking equity trading gains, foreign investment in South Korea remains in the doldrums. The sluggish inbound …

[Editorial] ‘Patriotism index’

Around 7 in 10 citizens are willing to take up arms to fight in a war, according to a recent survey released by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. …

Political dynasties block level playing field

According to the Inquirer’s latest count, at least 542 candidates in the May 9 elections are considered sure winners. Not because of superior odds against …

Outdoors in China

Climate change is a new facet of life in developing and emerging economies; keeping with the environmental spirit of the times, China’s 13th five-year plan …

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