Jingoism in the Digital Age
YouTube provides a vehicle for South Korea’s hyper-nationalist movement and demonstrates society’s vulnerability to misinformation.
Hard Material Interests and Public Sentiment
The South Korean public appears more antagonistic towards China despite the nation’s extensive bilateral commercial ties.
North Korea Human Rights and South Korea’s Upcoming Presidential Election
On March 9, South Korean voters will select their next president for a five-year term. The South Korean constitution limits presidents to a single term,…
Praise Without Representation?
Golden Globe nominations for two actors in the Korean Netflix show Squid Game are monumental, but they also reveal gender and racial bias of U.S. entertainment industry.
Seoul’s Dependence on Coal Imports
Indonesia’s ban on coal exports reiterates Seoul’s vulnerability to external supply chain shocks – and limits to its goal of reducing carbon emissions.
Conventional Economic Promise Boost Polling
Presidential Candidate Lee Jae-myung’s economic promises appeal to moderate voters and boost his electability.
Reassessing the Role of the Elderly in Korea’s Digital Economy
A “new” generation of South Koreans may prove critical to driving the country’s digital transformation.
South Korean Presidential Campaigns Adopt AI
Korean political campaigns incorporate technologies that public policy outlines as critical to the future of the country’s economic performance.
Local Governments Pilot Technologies for Tackling Social Problems
South Korea’s local governments are utilizing new innovations to address needs that the central government has not yet met.
Is Korea Vulnerable to Democratic Backsliding?
South Korea is typically considered a democratic success story, but, a new, somewhat pessimistic discourse has emerged on the future of Korean democracy.