Can Psy Be More than Gangnam Style?
By Joyce YunSun Kang With “Gangnam style” now attracting over 650 million views, Psy (real name: Park Jae-sang) has done what no other South Korean…
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – October 27 – November 2
In this week’s Asan Institute for Policy Studies public opinion poll Ahn Cheol-soo and Moon Jae-in remain deadlocked in the race for the race to…
U.S.-Korea Relations: Let’s Maintain the High Standard
Nearly five years ago, when Lee Myung-bak had just been elected President of Korea, I participated in a study group sponsored by Stanford University and…
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – October 13-26
In the latest public opinion poll from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies Park Geun-hye and Ahn Cheul-soo remain in a neck and neck race….
Highlighted Trend – U.S. State-by-State Trade with Korea
According to data by the U.S. Census Bureau, in the last eight years Korea has consistently remained the U.S.’s 7th largest trading partner and is on track to remain so this year.
Will Korea Join the Space Race?
By Chad 0’Carroll This Friday South Korea will make a new attempt at launching a satellite using the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-1). If it…
Highlighted Trend: Household Debt in South Korea
The hit Gangnam Style points to a real issue and a key vulnerability in the South Korea’s domestic economy: household debt.
Does Korea Have a Branding Problem?
South Korea seems to have a branding problem when it comes to European perceptions of the country. That’s according to a new poll which suggests European citizens view South Korea less favorably than do citizens from the United States.
South Korea’s Strategic Investment Deals in the Middle East
Last week, state-owned Korea Gas Co. (KOGAS) beat out eight other bidders to secure a new $127 million pipeline deal in Iraq. The contract, to…
South Korea Public Opinion Poll – September 22 – October 5
The latest polling data from the Asan Institute for Public Policy includes the Institute’s first results since Ahn Cheol-soo officially declared for the presidency. While…