Jingoism in the Digital Age
YouTube provides a vehicle for South Korea’s hyper-nationalist movement and demonstrates society’s vulnerability to misinformation.
New Phase in Old Partnership with Middle East
President Moon Jae-in’s three-nation trip to Middle East countries focuses on bolstering commercial and energy partnership with the region.
Hard Material Interests and Public Sentiment
The South Korean public appears more antagonistic towards China despite the nation’s extensive bilateral commercial ties.
Praise Without Representation?
Golden Globe nominations for two actors in the Korean Netflix show Squid Game are monumental, but they also reveal gender and racial bias of U.S. entertainment industry.
Seoul’s Dependence on Coal Imports
Indonesia’s ban on coal exports reiterates Seoul’s vulnerability to external supply chain shocks – and limits to its goal of reducing carbon emissions.
Conventional Economic Promise Boost Polling
Presidential Candidate Lee Jae-myung’s economic promises appeal to moderate voters and boost his electability.
South Korean Presidential Campaigns Adopt AI
Korean political campaigns incorporate technologies that public policy outlines as critical to the future of the country’s economic performance.
Local Governments Pilot Technologies for Tackling Social Problems
South Korea’s local governments are utilizing new innovations to address needs that the central government has not yet met.
A Future for Virtual Concerts?
Although audiences still prefer live performances, South Korea’s entertainment industry will likely continue building on virtual concerts that were piloted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 in Review: Hope for Better Korea-Japan Relations in 2022
Pundits everywhere like to describe Seoul-Tokyo relations as at their “worst ever.” The description is great clickbait yet often absent of context.