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Advancing Korea’s Democracy with Decentralized Power

Advancing Korea’s Democracy with Decentralized Power

Korea’s Constitutional Association and civic groups unite to push for a decentralized power structure, aiming to elevate Korea into a political leader with broad public backing.

Politics
Oct 11, 2025
Dreaming Big Like Don Quixote: A Korean Writer's Take on Chasing Impossible Dreams in 2025

Dreaming Big Like Don Quixote: A Korean Writer's Take on Chasing Impossible Dreams in 2025

Explore how Korean writer Kang Dayeon's column revives Don Quixote's spirit of bold dreams and challenges, linking it to Queen Isabella's legacy, with insights into Korean community reactions and cultural vibes.

Culture
Oct 11, 2025
When Family Bonds Shattered in Incheon

When Family Bonds Shattered in Incheon

A routine birthday gathering in Songdo turned into a family tragedy when a father used a homemade gun on his son. Investigations now dig into conflicting motives and digital evidence while Koreans grapple with cultural shock.

News
Oct 11, 2025
Final Missing Person Found Amid Gwangju Flood Tragedy

Final Missing Person Found Amid Gwangju Flood Tragedy

After record monsoon rains, a nine-day search in Gwangju ended with the last missing 80-year-old found near Sangmudae Bridge, showcasing communal strength amid crisis.

News
Oct 11, 2025
Why Seoul Must Drive an Active OPCON Shift

Why Seoul Must Drive an Active OPCON Shift

Seoul’s experts call for an active, Korea-led transition of wartime OPCON from passive sovereignty recovery to strategic opportunity, igniting debate online and abroad.

Politics
Oct 11, 2025
Han Byung-do’s grassroots laws win him the Constitutional Achievement Award

Han Byung-do’s grassroots laws win him the Constitutional Achievement Award

Representative Han Byung-do secured the Constitutional Achievement Award for his prolific grassroots legislation, thorough audit role, and deep community engagement, earning praise across social and blog communities.

Politics
Oct 11, 2025
US-Japan Tariff Deal: Hype Meets Hiccups in 2025

US-Japan Tariff Deal: Hype Meets Hiccups in 2025

The US-Japan trade agreement slashed tariffs to 15% and promised $550B in investments, but conflicting statements on details like reviews and timelines keep everyone guessing as of October 2025.

News
Oct 11, 2025
Why the ‘Yoon Again’ Rally Cry Signals a Dangerous Backslide

Why the ‘Yoon Again’ Rally Cry Signals a Dangerous Backslide

This post explores how the recent People Power Party convention’s embrace of ‘Yoon Again’ reflects a shift toward extreme-right politics, eroding core support in the south, and sparking outrage over a presidential spouse’s silver-mark scandal, as seen through news reports and online community reactions.

Politics
Oct 11, 2025
Why the Democratic Party Is Pushing to Form the Ethics Committee on the 29th

Why the Democratic Party Is Pushing to Form the Ethics Committee on the 29th

The Democratic Party plans to fast-track the National Assembly Ethics Special Committee on October 29 to review high-profile expulsion and discipline cases amid mounting public debate and online community reactions.

Politics
Oct 11, 2025
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