Korea’s Economy Slowed in the Third Quarter, but Still on Track for 4.0% Growth in 2021
A tightening of social distancing measures since July, aimed at slowing a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, slowed Korea’s economic growth.
Display of Governance Capacity Amid Infrastructure Shortcoming
The South Korean government is aware of bottlenecks and vulnerabilities among the country’s telecommunication operators.
Migrants Seen As Economic Instruments
The Korean government’s myopic focus on relieving labor shortages does nothing to improve its treatment of migrant workers.
Korea’s Food Exports Reach New Highs
Driven by pandemic-induced demand, Korea enjoyed the largest-ever increase in food exports (14.6%) despite an overall decrease in sales abroad.
Local Autonomy Carries Growing Responsibilities
Local governments’ approach to addressing public health concerns run into conflict with the nation’s foreign policy goals.
Data protection concerns exacerbated by lack of communication
The government is helping AI developers by providing them with publicly collected data without communicating this effort to the public.
Measuring the Impact of Hallyu
Some observers point to the Korean government’s direct support as a key driver of the Korean Wave – but this may not be as critical as is often claimed.
Big Tech as Public Service Providers
Naver is further deepening its importance to Korean society by not only becoming a provider of services but also public safety.
South Korea carries on with the New Southern Policy
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea’s interest in deepening its commercial and diplomatic relations with Southeast Asia has not changed.
Netflix’s Bet on Korean Content
The dystopian drama epitomizes how partnerships between multinational streaming giants and the local creative industry can become mutually beneficial.