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Editorial
IntheNameofJustice
“W
hat is justice?” This classic philosophical question immutably
resonates with us. Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, viewed
justice as “harmony achieved when each part fulfills its proper
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function.” Michael Sandel, a contemporary political philosopher, defines justice as
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“anagreementonthegoodthatthecommunityshouldpursue.”Accordingly,canwe
for the students of Hankuk University of Foreign
saythatthesocietyweliveintodayisajustsociety?
Studies,TheArgus, the campus English magazine,
This May issue aims to revisit the meaning of justice through various social
pursues the highest standard of campus journalism
andacademism.
phenomena.InSouthKorea,whichhasbecomeanagingsociety,recentdiscussions
on national pension reform have once again ignited generational conflict. The
younger generation protests, “Why should we contribute when we might not
?PresidentandPublisher Prof.ParkJeong-Woon
even receive pensions?” expressing skepticism about the mandatory contribution
?ExecutiveEditor
Prof.LeeHerim
method. On the other hand, the older generation argues, “We have faithfully paid
into the pension system throughout our lives and should receive the benefits the
?CopyReaders
Prof.MerrileeBrinegar
state promised.” Both sides believe they are right and call for “justice” from their
Prof.JosephR.Vincent
respectivestandpoints,butisthisconflicttrulyjust?Justiceisnotdeterminedmerely
Prof.ChrisKobylinski
by the volume of voices or the clash of interests. True justice is possible in the
?Editor-in-Chief
ParkSe-eun(R-3)
institutional process where different generations dialogue and reach an agreement
forasharedfuture.
?AssociateEditor
KimSi-yon(EICC-2)
However, justice is not realized by laws and institutions alone. Empathy for the
?StaffReporters
JangYe-ryn(LD-2)
suffering of others and the practice of alleviating that suffering are also part of
?EditorialConsultants
KimYi-eun(E-3)
justice. However, there are those in our society who are placed in the blind spots
KimSu-yeon(IS-4)
of justice. Currently, many artists and cultural practitioners continue their creative
activitiesamidstunstableworkingconditionsandinsufficientwelfare.Inastructure
?Illustrator
KimDoeun
where their voices are not leading to improvement, art is gradually becoming
subordinate to power and capital, indicating that society is forcing silence rather
than realizing justice. Like the protagonist in Yi Sang’s novel Wings, youth today
alsofeelavaguesenseofobligationtodosomethingwhilelookingoutthewindow,
but they easily remain passive without taking action. When society repeatedly
demandsunchangingrolesfromyouth,theyfailtorecognizethemselvesasagents,
andinduecourse,therealizationofjusticebecomesevenmoredistant.
Ultimately,justiceisnotasinglecorrectanswerbutaprocessofposingquestions
for living together and forming a social consensus. Justice can only be completed
in relation to others and cannot exist without communal deliberation. “What is
justice?” This question is not just a theoretical matter but a fundamental question
about how we should view the society in which we currently live. Justice is not
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