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Introduction: The Exiled One Returns In 2022, the Yoon Seok-youl government established the 'Policing Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety' to take control of police personnel authority and command structure. This sparked controversy over excessive police intervention by the administrative power and led to collective resistance within the police. At the center of this was the 'General Police Meeting.' Police superintendents from across the country voluntarily gathered to advocate for the political neutrality of the police and the independence of the organization during the meeting, but most attendees faced demotion or disadvantages as a consequence. One of them, Kim Jong-kwan, the then-chief of the Seoul Police Station, remained in a lesser position as the Director of Welfare Policy after his demotion. However, in 2025, with a change of government, he made a return. Moreover, he was appointed to the position of 'Director of Personnel,' which can...

The temptation of power, the trap of broadcasting Every time the regime changes, it is a familiar scene in Korean society that the president of the public broadcaster changes, the stance of the news department shifts, and the faces of the anchors alter. When a president changes, personnel adjustments appropriate to the new administration are carried out at the broadcasting company, leading to a corresponding adjustment in the tone of broadcasts, which has essentially been recognized as a 'custom.' Broadcasting has not merely been a public medium but an extension of the power the regime wishes to hold. In this context, a noticeable political declaration has emerged: the passage of the 'Three Broadcasting Laws' led by the Democratic Party. This was an unprecedented decision to self-regulate the ruling party's influence and personnel authority over broadcasting. It is highly unusual in Korean political history for the ruling party to declare that it will voluntaril...

The door to reopened North American dialogue In the summer of 2025, the global diplomatic stage is entering a new phase. In particular, the possibility of a North American summit is resurfacing, heightening international interest surrounding the Korean Peninsula. Following Donald Trump's announcement of his candidacy for re-election, he has been emphasizing his image as a mediator of global conflicts and showing movements to restore past North American dialogues. Some suggest that the upcoming APEC summit in San Francisco in October could serve as an opportunity for a North American meeting at Panmunjom. However, behind this optimism lies deep-rooted skepticism. Since the 2018 Singapore summit and the breakdown in Hanoi in 2019, North Korea has developed a profound distrust towards the U.S. unilateral stance. Although Trump utilized the diplomatic achievements gained from the meetings for domestic political purposes, there were no tangible rewards returned to North Korea. Now, ...

Introduction: An Unexpected Shock, The Beginning of a New Order At the end of June 2025, the first real estate policy of the Yoon Seok-yeol government was announced abruptly. However, this measure was not a conventional real estate regulation. Beneath the exterior of 'real estate,' the essence was a rigorous control over 'finance.' This policy, implemented at a time unexpected by both experts and the market, and with a higher intensity than anticipated, demonstrated a speed and completeness akin to a military operation. This policy targets the structural maladies that Korean society has been grappling with for decades, namely the accumulation of household debt mediated by real estate, the structuring of speculation, and the parasitic profit models of financial institutions. It is not merely a measure to control short-term prices, but rather a paradigm shift that seeks to change market perception and alter the rules of the game. The Reality of Measures: Uncompromis...

Will for restoring people's livelihoods and normalizing the economy President Lee Jae-myung emphasized from the beginning of his remarks that prioritizing the people's livelihoods is of utmost importance. Immediately after taking office, the president activated an emergency economic monitoring system as his first directive, explaining that it allows for daily analysis of economic conditions and strengthens policy responses. He specifically mentioned that a supplementary budget plan totaling 30.5 trillion won has been organized to recover consumer spending and stimulate the economy. This supplementary budget includes recovery support funds in the form of local currency, measures to alleviate the burden of high interest rates, emergency financial assistance, and budget allocations for coupons to boost local consumption. In response to questions about the support fund policy, the president stated his clear position. He noted that past experiments with local currencies have con...

Introduction - The Philosophical Wounds Left by War In the early 20th century, humanity experienced profound loss and turmoil through two world wars. This was not just a political and economic shock but a philosophical shock that shook belief in human existence itself. After this period, Western philosophy moved away from the tradition of placing humans at the center of the world and instead turned towards thinking that deconstructs and reconstructs humanity. This essay outlines the philosophical transitions from the era of ancient metaphysics through the age of the subject to the age of structure, exploring the significance that the institution of democracy can hold within this flow of thought today. The Era of Pursuing Essence - Metaphysics and God The origin of Western philosophy began with the exploration of essence. Plato argued that there exists a world of ideal essence beyond the sensory world through the concept of Ideas. This notion grew into a system during medieva...

President Lee Jae-myung's meeting with cultural and artistic figures attended by Kim Hye-kyung On June 30, 2025, President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung held a meeting at the presidential office with representatives of the cultural and artistic community. This was an opportunity to directly examine and seek practical directions for issues such as basic income for artists, improving the creation environment, and expanding global cultural policies, which were among the pledges made during the presidential election. The meeting was not just a simple policy announcement but a symbolic moment where the presidential couple listened to the realities of cultural and artistic figures while engaging in policy discussions and emotional resonance simultaneously. President Lee emphasized the philosophical starting point of cultural policy by stating, "Culture is an investment." This reflects the understanding that culture extends beyond mere emotional value and encomp...