“Speeding” into Marriage
Celebrities announcing their premarital pregnancies in South Korea are not as deviant from traditional family norms as they might appear.
Technology over Systemic Change
Despite South Korea’s technological sophistication, the government’s attempts to solve social issues with technology fall short of being transformative.
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.
Why Ukraine Matters for the Korean Peninsula
No matter the immediate posture of North and South Korea, the Ukraine crisis has already informed new security realities on the Korean Peninsula.
Beyond the Data: Does South Korea Have a Stake in the Ukraine?
With Russian troops poised to potentially invade the Ukraine, does South Korea have a stake in the outcome? There is one suprisingly important connection.
The Foreign Policy Outlook of South Korean Progressives: Part I
By paying little attention to South Korea’s domestic politics, foreign policy circles in Washington carry a distorted understanding of Korea’s progressives.
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.
Polarization in Korea Part I: The Public vs. Partisans
While the general electorate in Korea has been relatively stable in recent years, polarization is increasing among political partisans.
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.