Moving from Hierarchical to Horizontal
South Korean firms’ superficial efforts to change workplace culture by adopting English nicknames fail to address systemic structural issues.
Can the Government and SMEs Reconcile?
Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) welcomed the government’s decision to lift COVID-related restrictions, it comes after years of strained ties.
Nutritional Challenges for Single-Person Households
Many restaurants and stores have not adapted to the demographic transition, leading to inadequate nutritional intake for single-person households.
Beyond the Data: The Impact of the Ukraine War on Semiconductor Production
The widely publicized shortage of semiconductors from the pandemic faces new challenges from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Outlook for the Korean Economy
External threats of disruptions to the world economy due to the war in Ukraine are perhaps the biggest risk to the Korean economy.
The Foreign Policy Outlook of South Korean Progressives: Part III
Many in DC view Korea’s liberal administrations as anti-American, but the foreign policy of Presidents Kim Dae-jung and Roh Moo-hyun says otherwise.
Yoon Supports Nuclear Power to Reach Green Goals
Despite past safety scandals and activists’ fear of disaster, the South Korean public finds nuclear power’s relatively low cost appealing.
Learning From Past Public Policy
South Korea’s previous responses to social isolation have not been successful, resulting in improvements in policy to address the root of the issue.
Demographic Changes Lead to Legal Changes
As single-person households become increasingly common and birthrates continue to fall, lawmakers are forced to adapt to reverse demographic trends.
Green Growth Projects Often Have Contradictory Effects
A newly constructed smart village seeks to advance green growth alongside digital infrastructure but its placement in a pristine habitat may go against its aims.