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.
How South Korea Can Serve as a ‘More Responsible Tourist’ in Southeast Asia
Tourism presents a critical junction where two of South Korea’s key NSP Plus initiatives—cultural exchange and environmental cooperation—could meet.
Korean Firms Navigate Japanese Export Restrictions
Korean firms strive to reduce their dependence on single-source suppliers of strategic resources as regional tensions become more common.