Ethics of South Korea’s Overseas Development Assistance
South Korea provides police training to Southeast Asia, but regional trends raise wider questions about its moral implications.
South Korea’s Economic Rationale for Nuclear Energy
South Korea’s plan to invest in nuclear power, rather than renewable energy, reflects the current administration’s sensitivities to economic pressures.
Korea’s ad hoc and instrumental refugee policy
South Korea’s refugee policies to-date have been largely responsive to the country’s political and economic demands, not principles.
Korean Streaming Platform Plans Content Featuring LGBTQ Relationships
Streaming companies are more responsive to changing social attitudes towards the LGBTQ community because they are focused on attracting new audiences.
Evolution of South Korean Party Politics
Recent changes in Democratic Party leadership point to politics focusing on identifying and catering to core constituents.
Small Enterprises Lead Tech Innovations
Patenting activity by SMEs revealed tech-led growth through a crisis, but the country remains disproportionately reliant on manufacturing.
Depreciating Currency Adds to Burden of Rising Oil Prices
For South Korea, geopolitical conflict and changes in U.S. monetary policy significantly impact the country’s ability to purchase oil.
Moving Trilateral Cooperation Beyond North Korea
Security partnership between the United States, South Korea, and Japan remains reactive to North Korean threats, limiting the scope of cooperation.
The Outlook for the Korean Economy: Will Stagflation Curb Growth?
With inflation expected to rise, many forecasters warn that the global economy may be entering a period of stagflation. Will this curb Korea’s growth?
Limitations on K-Pop’s Commitment to Sustainability
Although K-pop groups and fans promote progressive causes, the industry’s underlying consumerism counteract the push for sustainability.