The word “watch” is a double, perhaps triple, entendre when it comes to South Korea’s prime minister and acting president Hwang Kyo-ahn. It’s not just a time-telling device. It’s a symbol of his authority over time — specifically, his power to extend or kill the investigation that plays a crucial role in the country’s political scandal, one that elevated the prime minister to his current position as proxy head of state.
When A Watch Tells More Than Time
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