Examining the Controversy: Free Speech Regulations Under the Lee Jae-myung Administration, Anti-China Crackdown, and the Kim Hyun-ji Scandal The Lee Jae-myung administration has recently taken a strong regulatory stance on issues related to “freedom of expression,” generating controversy not only domestically but also internationally. The administration’s push to crack down on hate speech and misinformation—now extended to include “anti-China expressions”—combined with mounting allegations involving senior presidential aide Kim Hyun-ji, has amplified criticism. Below is a balanced overview of the issue from a conservative perspective without partisan agitation, covering the background, criticisms, government arguments, the Kim Hyun-ji controversy, and international reactions. 1. Background: Expanding Regulations on Expression 1-1. Crackdown on Hate Speech and Misinformation President Lee Jae-myung recently stated during a cabinet meeting that “discriminatory and hateful exp...
Global Key News (1) U.S. Government Shutdown Crisis and Budget Compromise The U.S. Senate has recently moved closer to a compromise bill to restore partial federal government functions, temporarily averting a government shutdown. However, this is not merely a matter of negotiation — it raises deeper questions about fiscal responsibility and the limits of government. There’s a hard lesson here: a government cannot spend indefinitely, and without fiscal restraint, even the most basic functions can grind to a halt. From a conservative viewpoint, this should be a reminder to reaffirm the principle of limited government and a market-centered economy. The episode once again underscores that efficiency and accountability — not political brinkmanship — must guide national spending. (2) COP30 Climate Summit: The Failure of the 1.5°C Goal At COP30 in Brazil, UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that the failure to meet the 1.5°C global warming target represents a “moral fai...