Political Ethics Take Center Stage in Election Discourse
Compared to campaign pledges from 10 years ago, candidates today speak more about corruption than economic growth.
Real Geopolitical Tensions Shape Public Attitudes
While seemingly driven by incidental events, public attitudes towards foreign nations may be responding to real tensions.
Defectors Caught in South Korea’s Social Changes
Values and biases of everyday South Koreans are reflected in the government’s approach to defector-migrants from North Korea.
Hanbok Controversy Stokes Anti-Chinese Sentiment
The Korean anger at China’s use of hanbok stems from the clothing’s role in not only the country’s national identity but also present prestige.
Korea’s Attempt to Fix Social Problems with Technological Solutions
The South Korean government invests in AI solutions rather than welfare policies to tackle high levels of suicide among the elderly.
International Forums as Battlefields of Bilateral Disputes
Japan increasingly seeks to settle bilateral disputes with South Korea in multilateral settings where Tokyo’s higher prestige provides an advantage.
Koreans Eat More Ethically
Growing public interest in protecting the environment is driving investments in meat alternatives by leading South Korean firms.
Changing Views on Tattoos in South Korea
The growing cultural dissonance surrounding tattoos in South Korea reflects how the generational divide has many manifestations.
Disorientation in Addressing Divide Between Seoul and Rest
The restructuring plan for universities might negatively impact the push to break up economic concentration around Seoul.
Young Voters Have Long Held the Keys to Electoral Victory
Outcomes from presidential elections over the past two decades suggest the youth vote is a nearly reliable predictor of victory, but that support is not guaranteed for either party.