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Meanwhile : Rachmaninoff and the solace of “Uncle Vanya”

Rachmaninoff may have wished, through music, to wipe away the tears of countless “Uncle Vanyas.” In doing so, he perhaps believed he was repaying a debt of gratitude to the writer whose simple words had once restored his spirit.

2026-04-17

Labor returns home, capital heads to Singapore

The current crisis illustrates a familiar pattern: those with fewer resources move to survive, while those with greater wealth move to preserve and expand.

2026-04-17

Democratic Party primaries become a prelude to leadership race

While internal power struggles are not unusual in political parties, there are growing concerns that such conflicts should not overshadow the responsibilities of a governing party tasked with managing national affairs.

2026-04-17

Should the crime of distorting the law be welcomed?

If crimes involving those in power go unpunished, it undermines democracy. A system in which the powerful escape accountability erodes public trust in the judiciary.

2026-04-17

Global order at a crossroads: Transformation or disorder

Universal values cannot be sustained by power alone. Without shared understanding and cooperation, no global standard can endure. Empires lacking such foundations tend to decline more rapidly than they rise.

2026-04-17

Labor law revision undermines Korea’s investment appeal

Protecting labor rights and maintaining industrial competitiveness are not mutually exclusive goals. Countries that lose businesses cannot sustain quality jobs.

2026-04-17

Korea should engage in Hormuz cooperation to protect national interests

Rights come with responsibilities. If Korea seeks to uphold freedom of navigation and secure the economic benefits tied to it, it must also contribute actively to the multilateral framework that supports it.

2026-04-17

Without a leader

As June 3 local elections near, criticism is mounting within the People Power Party over leader Jang Dong-hyeok’s trip to the United States in mid-April, seen by some as poorly timed.

2026-04-16

Jongmyo Shrine to host Unesco-recognized royal ancestral rights ritual on May 3

The most prestigious royal ancestral ritual of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and a Unesco intangible cultural heritage, the Jongmyo Daeje, will take place on May 3 at the Jongmyo Shrine in Jongno District, central Seoul.

2026-04-16

'After all, they are a couple': Lawyer for former first couple recalls emotional meeting in court

An attorney for former first couple Yoon Suk Yeol and Kim Keon Hee shared behind-the-scenes accounts of Kim's tears after meeting her husband for the first time in nine months in court.

2026-04-16