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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

OPINION

[Special Contribution] South Korea’s Future Lies in Creativity and Resilience

South Korea’s democratic resilience and creativity have carried it from postwar poverty to global prominence, offering a foundation for its future.

The King is Dead! Long Live the King!

Asia Society-Korea has reopened, aiming to connect Korean leaders with global networks and foster dialogue as the world order undergoes major change.

Prop. 50: The Bad Actors Behind ‘Good Government’

Prop. 50 has exposed contradictions among California’s top advocacy groups, which once opposed partisan gerrymandering but have muted criticism as the measure advances.

Trump’s Tariffs Begin to Drive Up Inflation

Inflation rose in June as Trump’s tariffs began to drive up prices on consumer goods, but cooling housing costs may help keep broader inflation in check.

Opinion: LAPD Protest Response Shows Tension Between Safety and Rights

“The police followed legal procedures, the situation was dangerous, and their response was swift and restrained.” On June 23, in response to criticism that the...

Strategic Vacuum on North Korea Overshadowed by Middle East Conflict

The recent military clash between Israel and Iran has once again drawn global attention to the Middle East. To halt Iran’s nuclear development, the...

When AI Starts Saying “No” to Humans

As someone whose work involves delivering news, I come across stories about generative AI almost daily. But even when ChatGPT first launched in November...

Why the Stock Market Is Under Pressure and the Economy Is Feeling the Squeeze

A sharp rise in Treasury yields driven by mounting fiscal concerns, inflation, and weak bond demand is pressuring the stock market and straining the broader U.S. economy.

Pastor Recruitment Controversy Exposes Deep-Rooted Issues in Korean American Churches

Would Jesus even be considered for recruitment if He were alive today? Highly unlikely. Did He have an impressive resume? Was His appearance impressive?...

Is LA’s $225M Firefighter Overtime a Moral Hazard or a System Failure?

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is mired in a scandal that strikes at the heart of public trust: a pattern of excessive overtime...