When A Watch Tells More Than Time

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 [http://35.194.100.85/voices/choi-soon-sil-gate-sad-political-drama/], one that elevated the prime minister to his current position as proxy head of state. But a