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The Issues Raised by Calls to Release Lee Hwa-young: Political Pressure and Trial Procedures Are Separate

Reports say former Gyeonggi Province vice governor Lee Hwa-young’s side is pressuring President Lee Jae-myung by demanding his release and equal treatment with Jung Jin-sang and Kim Yong. However, the article alone does not establish Lee Hwa-young’s current detention status, the positions of the president and the ruling bloc, or what his changed testimony means for the trial.

2026.10.11

Economy

Will the U.S. Take Russian Diesel? The Key Questions Are Whether the Supply Pledge Is Fulfilled and How Sanctions Apply

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin on a supply of Russian diesel during a phone call. However, the terms of the deal, the route for any actual deliveries, and how the arrangement relates to U.S. sanctions on Russia cannot be confirmed from the information made public.

2026.10.11

Politics

Dispute Over Responsibility for Mine Blast: Could Boundary Talks Be the Key to Preventing Clashes?

Kim Yo Jong said North Korea was not responsible for a mine blast near the Military Demarcation Line, while South Korea’s side argued at the United Nations that a joint investigation found North Korean troops had planted the mine. The column warns that the very possibility that the two sides understand the boundary line differently is dangerous, and identifies discussions about the Military Demarcation Line and a resumption of dialogue as the starting point for preventing accidental clashes.

2026.10.10

World

Three-Day Strike Plan and Pledge to Avoid Attacks Before the Election: Mixed Signals Fuel Tensions With Iran

Reports say the U.S. Department of Defense (미 국방부) has drawn up a plan for three days of intensive strikes against Iran, but President Trump said he would not attack before the November midterm elections. With a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East coinciding with a stalled nuclear deal, it remains unclear whether the operational plan will lead to a decision to attack.

2026.10.102

Politics

Landmine Blast Near the Border Becomes a UN Issue as South Korea Urges North Korea to Take “Responsible Action”

South Korea argued at the United Nations that a landmine blast in the border area that injured three South Korean soldiers was a violation of the Armistice Agreement (정전협정) resulting from North Korea’s deliberate placement of mines, and urged North Korea to take responsible action. However, the information reported does not reveal what specific action was requested or what evidence supports the claim that North Korea planted the mines.

2026.10.10

Science

Donations, Medals and an H-1B Suspension in One Moment… Questions Surround Tech Industry Awards

President Trump presented science and technology medals to prominent tech executives. As the award recipients’ donations connected to the administration drew attention, so did the fact that Microsoft’s participation in the H-1B program was suspended indefinitely shortly before Satya Nadella received his medal.

2026.10.10

Politics

Who Bears the Cost of Reform?

This column asks who may end up bearing the burden in the course of reforms involving housing prices, farmland and the prosecution. It highlights the concern that policy design and implementation matter as much as the rationale for reform.

2026.10.092

World

Trump Sees No Bioweapons Link to Suspected Plague Death; Questions Remain Over Information Disclosure

U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not believe the death of a Russian research institute employee was related to biological weapons, but the cause of death and whether a second suspected case is confirmed remain unknown. As the United States and the United Nations call for information to be disclosed, concerns persist over the limited details provided by Russia.

2026.10.091

Politics

Why Is a Supreme Court Justice Vacancy More Than a Political Standoff—and a Problem for the Courts?

As the standoff between the Presidential Office (청와대) and Supreme Court (대법원) Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae over the appointment of a successor to former Justice Noh Tae-ak continues, the seat had been vacant for 219 days as of October 8. The Supreme Court can hear and decide cases with one seat vacant, but concerns have been raised that the additional burden on the remaining justices could affect court operations and the public’s right to a trial.

2026.10.095

Politics

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The Issues Raised by Calls to Release Lee Hwa-young: Political Pressure and Trial Procedures Are Separate

Daegu Grocery Store Ceiling Collapse: Why Rescue Comes First and What Still Needs to Be Confirmed

Disclosure of POW Transfer Leads to Ambassador’s Recall: What’s Behind the South Korea–Ukraine Dispute?

Will the U.S. Take Russian Diesel? The Key Questions Are Whether the Supply Pledge Is Fulfilled and How Sanctions Apply

Dispute Over Responsibility for Mine Blast: Could Boundary Talks Be the Key to Preventing Clashes?

Three-Day Strike Plan and Pledge to Avoid Attacks Before the Election: Mixed Signals Fuel Tensions With Iran

Landmine Blast Near the Border Becomes a UN Issue as South Korea Urges North Korea to Take “Responsible Action”

Donations, Medals and an H-1B Suspension in One Moment… Questions Surround Tech Industry Awards

Who Bears the Cost of Reform?

Trump Sees No Bioweapons Link to Suspected Plague Death; Questions Remain Over Information Disclosure

Why Is a Supreme Court Justice Vacancy More Than a Political Standoff—and a Problem for the Courts?

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The Issues Raised by Calls to Release Lee Hwa-young: Political Pressure and Trial Procedures Are Separate

Daegu Grocery Store Ceiling Collapse: Why Rescue Comes First and What Still Needs to Be Confirmed

Disclosure of POW Transfer Leads to Ambassador’s Recall: What’s Behind the South Korea–Ukraine Dispute?

Will the U.S. Take Russian Diesel? The Key Questions Are Whether the Supply Pledge Is Fulfilled and How Sanctions Apply

Dispute Over Responsibility for Mine Blast: Could Boundary Talks Be the Key to Preventing Clashes?

Three-Day Strike Plan and Pledge to Avoid Attacks Before the Election: Mixed Signals Fuel Tensions With Iran

Landmine Blast Near the Border Becomes a UN Issue as South Korea Urges North Korea to Take “Responsible Action”

Donations, Medals and an H-1B Suspension in One Moment… Questions Surround Tech Industry Awards

Who Bears the Cost of Reform?

Trump Sees No Bioweapons Link to Suspected Plague Death; Questions Remain Over Information Disclosure

Why Is a Supreme Court Justice Vacancy More Than a Political Standoff—and a Problem for the Courts?