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.
Putting the Cart Before the Policy Horse
Pushed to advance modernization, Seoul plans to buy digital hardware for classrooms that many teachers do not think will help advance students learn.
South Korea’s Trade Vulnerabilities on Display
After prolonged focus on managing the trade balance, South Korea is caught off guard by the U.S. government’s new approach to international trade.
A New Status for South Korea as a Global Health Leader?
Despite Korea’s early successes in containing the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent survey suggests that fewer Americans see South Korea as an ideal partner in global health challenges than they did in 2020.
North Korea Policy Incongruent with Public Opinion
Despite growing public indifference towards reunification, the South Korean administration seems to maintain a similar stance on North Korea.
Public Support for Looser COVID Precautions
Despite high rates of transmission, South Korea plans to loosen COVID restrictions in line with public sentiments.
Squid Game: Korea’s Cinematic Tradition of Examining Power Relations
Squid Game – the first Korean show to top Netflix’s charts – follows the country’s long cinematic tradition of examining inequality and power relations.
Local Governments Tackle Bigger Policy Issues
In response to the widening gap in educational achievement, Seoul municipal government is taking an approach that the central government has long disavowed.
Corruption Allegations Catch Public Attention
The public once again weighs the transparency and inscrutability of candidates ahead of next year’s presidential election.