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.
Changing Views on Tattoos in South Korea
The growing cultural dissonance surrounding tattoos in South Korea reflects how the generational divide has many manifestations.
Disorientation in Addressing Divide Between Seoul and Rest
The restructuring plan for universities might negatively impact the push to break up economic concentration around Seoul.
Young Voters Have Long Held the Keys to Electoral Victory
Outcomes from presidential elections over the past two decades suggest the youth vote is a nearly reliable predictor of victory, but that support is not guaranteed for either party.