Improvements in military service without accountability
The South Korean military is relying on surface-level fixes for long-standing problems that affect the health and well-being of soldiers.
Pursuing ambitious targets, the government forgets its constituents
There is resistance to Green New Deal initiatives due to the government’s poor communication and assurance to the citizenry.
South Korean Government focuses on finding scapegoats
Following the scandal around public sector employees engaging in property speculation, the government is focused on damage control.
Insufficient public review of labor standards
Recent labor regulations have not created safe and sustainable environments for workers due to a lack of government enforcement.
Backlash Against A Path to Citizenship
Policies designed to make citizenship easier for the children of permanent residents have been met with anti-Chinese sentiments.
Backlash to Gender Inclusivity
Political actors who oppose the government’s push to encourage greater female participation in the economy are gaining ground.
Korea Aims to Invest with Maximum Industrial Impact
South Korea is investing in domestic semiconductor production in an effort to meet the demands of a wider industrial ecosystem.
Domestic Goals Override Foreign Policy Headwinds
Seoul and Washington agreed to remove ROK missile development restrictions, which supports South Korea’s goal of attaining military sovereignty.
Persistent Fear of North Korea’s Propaganda
The legal battle over the publication of Kim Il Sung’s memoir shows that many South Koreans still perceive North Korean propaganda as a threat.
Push for Improved Trilateral Relations Under Biden
President Biden’s first and second world leader meetings exhibit U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Japan-South Korea trilateral relationship.