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.
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.
Beyond the Data: South Korea’s Birth Rate
One of the most prominent policy and social problems plaguing the Republic of Korea today is a declining birth rate.
Koreans Eat More Ethically
Growing public interest in protecting the environment is driving investments in meat alternatives by leading South Korean firms.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2022
10 issues on South Korean politics, U.S.-Korea relations, the region, and North Korea that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in 2022.
The Korea Wave and the Japanese Wall: The Limits of Korean Soft Power
One of Korea’s strongest capabilities is its soft power, but there are limitations to what objectives the Korean government can achieve using Hallyu.