As of 9:00 pm, over 2.12 million have participated in demonstrations all over Korea.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Seoul Anti-Park Protests - 6th Week
The protest organizers announced at 7:30 pm that over 1.5 million people had attended the demonstrations in Seoul demanding President Park step down immediately. Another 400,000 demonstrated in other cities around Korea.
As of 9:00 pm, over 2.12 million have participated in demonstrations all over Korea.
As of 9:00 pm, over 2.12 million have participated in demonstrations all over Korea.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
40% Income Tax On Over $450,000
In return for passing next year's government budget, the opposition parties succeeded in increasing income tax to 40% on those making over 500 million won a year, which is about $450,000. They also managed to squeeze in 8.6 billion won (about $800 million) for pre-school education.
On the impeachment front, the ruling party says they will agree to the President stepping down in April 2017 with presidential elections in June 2017. If the President doesn't consent by Dec. 9, the ruling party moderates will vote for impeachment.
The media is playing up the new sanctions against North Korea as some really big thing.
Chosun Ilbo: Too Many Self-Employed, a Drain on Korea's Economy
On the impeachment front, the ruling party says they will agree to the President stepping down in April 2017 with presidential elections in June 2017. If the President doesn't consent by Dec. 9, the ruling party moderates will vote for impeachment.
The media is playing up the new sanctions against North Korea as some really big thing.
Chosun Ilbo: Too Many Self-Employed, a Drain on Korea's Economy
There are very few jobs in Korea and we have a lot of foreign workers too.
Why Are President Park's People Taking Xanax?
The presidential spokesman said that 836 Xanax and other pills were for jet lag and were given to presidential staff.
Are Korean presidential doctors ignorant of the existence of modafinil? They are doctors. Of course, they know about modafinil. Then what were the pills for? Many point out that since so many were prescribed and used, someone could have been addicted.
Most media are not reporting much on this issue. They must believe the presidential spokesman.
Are Korean presidential doctors ignorant of the existence of modafinil? They are doctors. Of course, they know about modafinil. Then what were the pills for? Many point out that since so many were prescribed and used, someone could have been addicted.
Most media are not reporting much on this issue. They must believe the presidential spokesman.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Why Korea's Domestic Economy Is Collapsing
The government (conservative ruling party) has always supported big businesses, exports and real estate development.
Many Koreans have warned for decades that this was only enriching certain groups of people.
I know that the government dishes out money to big corporations, game companies, manufacturers and all sorts of business in the form of research or technical development, new product development grants. Yet, the government refuses to fund pre-school education.
I read an article today and it mentioned a very well written McKinsey report on Korea that explains the problems facing the Korean economy and the reasons.
Chosun Ilbo: Why Korea's Domestic Economy Is Crashing
Many Koreans have warned for decades that this was only enriching certain groups of people.
I know that the government dishes out money to big corporations, game companies, manufacturers and all sorts of business in the form of research or technical development, new product development grants. Yet, the government refuses to fund pre-school education.
I read an article today and it mentioned a very well written McKinsey report on Korea that explains the problems facing the Korean economy and the reasons.
Chosun Ilbo: Why Korea's Domestic Economy Is Crashing
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Two More Former Presidential Secretaries Accused Of Crimes
The Prosecutor's Office announced that they are investigating Kim Ki-chun, the former Chief Of Staff under President Park and Woo Byung-woo, the former Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs for abuse of power.
Both have denied any knowledge of the Choi Soon-sil and other scandals, but recent testimony by those under arrest and other eyewitnesses have indicated that they were also complicit in the crimes. Many expect that investigating the abuse of power allegations will lead to evidence of their guilt and alleged leading roles in the scandals.
Yonhap News: Ex-presidential chief of staff, aide under probe
The Hankyroreh: For illicit ‘donations’, Pres. Park used safe house
Everyone is saying that President Park is stalling for time. Before impeachment was likely, she seemed to take an impeach me, if you can stance. Now that impeachment is near, all of a sudden, she makes an address, but does not state that she will step down. She implies she will step down, if the ruling and opposition parties can come to agreement on her departure. Also she added "legal" ways to step down. The ruling party hardliners are known for making outrageous and impossible demands. The only legal way to step down is resign or impeachment. She still hasn't resigned, so the only "legal" way is impeachment.
The ruling party moderates say that both sides should try to come to an agreement, but if they cannot, then they will agree to a vote on impeachment on Dec. 9.
The opposition say that they will push for a vote on Dec. 2, if possible.
Both have denied any knowledge of the Choi Soon-sil and other scandals, but recent testimony by those under arrest and other eyewitnesses have indicated that they were also complicit in the crimes. Many expect that investigating the abuse of power allegations will lead to evidence of their guilt and alleged leading roles in the scandals.
Yonhap News: Ex-presidential chief of staff, aide under probe
The Hankyroreh: For illicit ‘donations’, Pres. Park used safe house
Everyone is saying that President Park is stalling for time. Before impeachment was likely, she seemed to take an impeach me, if you can stance. Now that impeachment is near, all of a sudden, she makes an address, but does not state that she will step down. She implies she will step down, if the ruling and opposition parties can come to agreement on her departure. Also she added "legal" ways to step down. The ruling party hardliners are known for making outrageous and impossible demands. The only legal way to step down is resign or impeachment. She still hasn't resigned, so the only "legal" way is impeachment.
The ruling party moderates say that both sides should try to come to an agreement, but if they cannot, then they will agree to a vote on impeachment on Dec. 9.
The opposition say that they will push for a vote on Dec. 2, if possible.
Monday, November 28, 2016
President Park's Addresses The Nation
The speech is scheduled to start at 2:30 pm.
She said that she only worked for the nation, is not greedy or money grabbing, thought that the sports and cultural foundations were honest, and that she only was guilty of trusting her acquaintances.
She also said that she would place her future in the hands of the National Assembly and will do as they suggest to ensure a smooth transition to the next elected President.
The Assembly will probably name a new Prime Minister to act in the interim and President Park will have no powers. Then they will set a timeline for her departure, many propose April of next year.
Korea Herald: Park says she will give up presidency
Korea Times: PRESIDENT SAYS 'I WILL FOLLOW ASSEMBLY'S DECISION'
JTBC News: Complete Transcript Of President's Address In Korean
Korea Times: English Translation Of President's Address
JTBC News are the ones who found the laptop that launched the search warrants.
AP News: South Korean leader says she'll resign after lawmakers act
Korea Herald: Park says she will give up presidency
Korea Times: PRESIDENT SAYS 'I WILL FOLLOW ASSEMBLY'S DECISION'
JTBC News: Complete Transcript Of President's Address In Korean
Korea Times: English Translation Of President's Address
JTBC News are the ones who found the laptop that launched the search warrants.
AP News: South Korean leader says she'll resign after lawmakers act
All the opposition parties state that they will carry on with the impeachment process. The ruling party hardliners are calling for a stop to the impeachment process. The ruling party moderates, who have the casting vote to push the impeachment through, is having a meeting.
Opposition parties expect the ruling party hardliners to be extremely uncooperative and are very wary from past experience.
The ruling party moderates might still ask for impeachment.
Labor Unions announced that they will go on a four hour strike as planned and the Saturday protest organizers confirm that the protests planned for Saturday will also go on as scheduled.
Most Koreans interviewed on TV were not satisfied with Park's apology and some say that you can't just say you're sorry for committing crimes, you have to do the time.
I continually underestimate the anger among Koreans. There are a lot of problems.
Most Koreans interviewed on TV were not satisfied with Park's apology and some say that you can't just say you're sorry for committing crimes, you have to do the time.
I continually underestimate the anger among Koreans. There are a lot of problems.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Jesus And Fragrant Hemp
In the Old Testament and New Testament, it is mentioned that Jesus used cannabis.
In the original texts, it was written as Kaneh-bosm (hemp-fragrant) which means cannabis in Aramaic. Nine pounds of Kaneh-bosm flowers, olive oil, cinnamon, myrrh, and other spices were mixed to make the anointing oil for Jesus.
Also, according to archaeological evidence, cannabis was widely eaten and smoked as well around the time of Jesus.
If you look at all the slight misinterpretation of certain words in the Bible over the centuries, you can find some alternative interpretations, if you feel the need to resolve conflicts with your faith or knowledge.
In the original texts, it was written as Kaneh-bosm (hemp-fragrant) which means cannabis in Aramaic. Nine pounds of Kaneh-bosm flowers, olive oil, cinnamon, myrrh, and other spices were mixed to make the anointing oil for Jesus.
Also, according to archaeological evidence, cannabis was widely eaten and smoked as well around the time of Jesus.
If you look at all the slight misinterpretation of certain words in the Bible over the centuries, you can find some alternative interpretations, if you feel the need to resolve conflicts with your faith or knowledge.
If it helps epileptics, people in pain, cramps and other illnesses, how can they say that it has no medical value?
Merry Jane: Did Jesus Use Marijuana to Perform Miracles?