Given the nation’s deep political divisions, many had hoped President Yoon's remarks might serve to ease tensions and promote unity. However, his broader stance remained unchanged.

Does a four-day workweek fit Korea’s economic reality?

BOK Gov. Rhee Chang-yong remarked, “We must accept 1.8 percent growth—that is our reality.” He pointed out that “the most painful truth for our government to acknowledge is that no new industries have ...