Opinion
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Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel was a strategic miscalculation. Can all-out war now be averted?
SEOUL, April 16 (AJU PRESS) - Close to midnight on April 13, hundreds of military drones were launched from both Iran and Iraq toward Israel. Subsequently, several waves of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and rockets followed, originating from Iran, Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon – all directed at Israel. This unprecedented multi-front attack on Israel constitutes a de facto declaration of war and marks the first direct assault against Israel from Iranian soil. However, despite t
April 16, 2024 -
Shadow war no more: Hostilities between Israel and Iran have strayed into direct warfare – is there any going back?
SEOUL, April 15 (AJU PRESS) - For decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a "shadow war." Falling short of direct military confrontation, this conflict has been characterized by war through other means – through proxies, cyber attacks, economic sanctions and fiery rhetoric. Events over the last few weeks in the Middle East have, however, changed the nature of this conflict. First, Israel – it is widely presumed – broke diplomatic norms by bombing
April 15, 2024 -
[OPINION] Election loss weakens Turkey's President Erdoğan
KENOSHA, April 11 (AJU PRESS) - At the end of March, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan suffered a major political defeat, including but reaching well beyond the el
April 11, 2024 -
[OPINION] Baltimore bridge disaster and our vital infrastructure
KENOSHA, April 04 (AJU PRESS) - Baltimore’s famed Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed quickly, after being struck by an enormous ocean-bound container ship. The disaster
April 4, 2024 -
[OPINION] Local elections in Türkiye
SEOUL, March 31 (AJU PRESS) - Fair, transparent, and regular elections are the most fundamental components of modern democracies. In democratic systems, it is fundamental that the authority and power of those in power be derived from the electorate or the governed. These powers are renewed through regular elections. Through elections, the governed vote on the governors' poli
March 31, 2024 -
[OPINION] US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections
KENOSHA -- “We have met the enemy and he is us.” The ironic statement is from the durable comic strip “Pogo” by cartoonist Walt Kelly, widely syndic
March 27, 2024 -
[OPINION] George Marshall: A Public Servant and the Public Good
KENOSHA, March 20 (AJU PRESS) -- One antidote to our poisonous, nasty political atmosphere is to consider especially significant positive leaders of our past. Author, educator
March 20, 2024 -
[OPINION] Europe Security Conference: A Plus for NATO, and Beyond
KENOSHA -- The European Security Conference, held in Munich Germany in February, has highlighted transatlantic cooperation in the face of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Vice Pre
March 6, 2024 -
[OPINION] Indonesia Election – Victory for Democracy, with Global Significance
KENOSHA -- On February 14, major national elections took place in Indonesia. The results, especially in historic context, are a victory for democracy. An enormous nation wi
February 22, 2024 -
[OPINION] Britain's Royal Family is Important for Them – and Us
KENOSHA -- King Charles III of Britain is undergoing treatment for cancer. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak added to the public announcement that the health challenge had been &ld
February 15, 2024
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Carmakers, tech firms gather in Seoul for premier industry show
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Label control battle casts shadow over NewJeans' comeback
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N. Korea leader praises accuracy of short-range ballistic missiles
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Hyundai Motor, Matrix Renewables sign solar energy deal for EV plant in US
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Korean oil refiners harness pyrolysis technology to recycle plastics
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Russia pushes back against cancellations of ballet shows in Seoul
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Korea witnesses aging workforce trend in SME labor market
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AI translation service for foreigners gains momentum in Korea
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Photo shows BTS' V wearing Army antiterrorism unit uniform
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VIDEO: Photojournalism exhibition being held at Gwanghwamun