From Conflict to Harmony

Editor's NoteThe Constitutional Court has put a brake on the division within the Republic of Korea community. The impeachment ruling on President Yoon Seok-yeol on the 4th is a catalyst for change. The resilience of Korean democracy, which does not falter in the face of hardship and adversity, has amazed the world. Now is the time to remove the shadows of hatred and discord and prepare for the future. With less than 60 days remaining until the 21st presidential election, it is a crucial test. We cannot afford to wander again in the swamp of conflict and chaos. To heal the wounds of our society and prepare for a new world, we present suggestions from experts across politics, economy, society, and education."Economic polarization is a reality, but we must not harbor hostility towards each other. Policies that can embrace one another must emerge." Jeong Gap-young, former president of Yonsei University, emphasized in an interview with Asia Economy on the 14th that economic policy should av

Editor's NoteThe Constitutional Court has put a brake on the division within the Republic of Korea community. The impeachment ruling on former President Yoon Seok-yeol on the 4th serves as a catalyst for change. The resilience of Korean democracy, which does not falter in the face of hardship and adversity, has amazed the world. Now is the time to remove the shadows of hatred and discord and prepare for the future. With less than 60 days remaining until the 21st presidential election, this is a crucial test. We cannot afford to wander again in the swamp of conflict and chaos. To heal the wounds of our society and prepare for a new world, we present suggestions from distinguished figures across politics, economy, society, and education."The country does better without a president." Former National Assembly Speaker Kim Hyung-o said in an interview with Asia Economy on the 9th that to break the tragic cycle in Korean political history that led to the impeachment of former President Yoon S

Editor's NoteThe Constitutional Court has put a brake on the division within the Republic of Korea community. The impeachment trial decision of President Yoon Seok-yeol on the 4th is a catalyst for change. The resilience of Korean democracy, which does not falter in the face of hardship and adversity, has amazed the world. Now is the time to remove the shadows of hatred and discord and prepare for the future. With less than 60 days remaining until the 21st presidential election, it is a crucial test. We cannot afford to wander again in the swamp of conflict and chaos. To heal the wounds of our society and prepare for a new world, we present suggestions from distinguished figures across politics, economy, society, and education. "Whatever decision the Constitutional Court makes, it must be accepted. Refusing to accept the court's decision would be a form of self-harm." On the 28th of last month, Asia Economy interviewed Professor Emeritus Son Bong-ho of Seoul National University. At th

Editor's NoteThe Constitutional Court has put a brake on the division within the Republic of Korea community. The impeachment ruling of former President Yoon Seok-yeol on the 4th is a catalyst for change. South Korea's democratic resilience, which does not falter in the face of hardship and adversity, has amazed the world. Now is the time to remove the shadows of hatred and discord and prepare for the future. With less than 60 days remaining until the 21st presidential election, it is a crucial test. We cannot afford to wander again in the swamp of conflict and chaos. To heal the wounds of our society and prepare for a new world, we present suggestions from prominent figures across politics, economy, society, and education. Former Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun urged in an interview with Asia Economy on the 7th that "a culture of cooperation must be established" in Korean politics following the impeachment of former President Yoon Seok-yeol. Regarding constitutional amendment, he said,

The Constitutional Court has put a brake on the division of the Korean community. The impeachment ruling against President Yoon Seok-yeol on the 4th is a catalyst for change. South Korea's democratic resilience, which does not falter in the face of hardship and adversity, has amazed the world. Now is the time to remove the shadows of hatred and discord and prepare for the future. With less than 60 days remaining until the 21st presidential election, it is a crucial test. We cannot afford to wander again in the swamp of conflict and chaos. To heal the wounds of our society and prepare for a new world, we present suggestions from various prominent figures. "Without trust, there is no faith among community members, so the nation cannot stand upright." On the 8th, Moon Hee-sang, a senior political figure and former Speaker of the National Assembly, conveyed the words of Confucius, a scholar from China's Spring and Autumn period, in an interview with Asia Economy. This was about the directi

The business community unanimously agreed that with the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol, new leadership is needed, and now is the time to focus on revitalizing the economy. In a situation where global economic uncertainty has intensified following the Trump administration's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, it is imperative for us to restore political leadership and embark on a full-scale survival battle. Economic organizations have already stated through their statements that the severe economic situation must be taken into account. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in a commentary released after the Constitutional Court ruling, "Considering the severe economic situation, we hope that the government will quickly normalize beyond social confrontation and conflict, and that efforts for economic recovery and stabilization of people’s livelihoods can continue." The Korea Economic Association also emphasized, "In the flow of a global industrial transformation, our