Addressing Education and Welfare Together
South Korea’s approach to supporting low-income families reflects the country’s belief that welfare and education are linked.
Globalization and Reverse Imports
Korean fried chicken is an example of how an American dish became transformed in Korea and returned to the United States.
Korea Overpromises Its Technological Capacity
South Korea’s aim to bolster 5G services may prove overambitious as it struggles to remedy infrastructural deficits that prevent faster connectivity.
Broad Policies Unable to Manage Competing Economic Demands
Policies intended to encourage spending amid the pandemic may have exacerbated South Korea’s housing market crisis.
Entertainment Companies Eye the Platform Industry
By jumping into the platform industry, music studios not only aim to become a global entertainment giant but also a competitive tech player.
Economic Woes Discourage Corporate Discipline
An anxious public becomes increasingly opposed to punishing companies that are seen as growth leaders.
K-beauty rides on Korea’s export promotion infrastructure
The success of Korea’s cosmetics industry abroad was not coincidental – it was strongly supported by the Korean government to boost exports.
LGBT Rights in Korea and American Foreign Policy
Legal protections for LGBT people are weak in South Korea, and they face significant social and political obstacles.
Lawmakers look to create space for competitors
Antitrust measures against Google prepares the ground for prospective competitors to enter the market at a later date.
Political promises falter in the face of economics
South Korea’s political establishment struggles to reduce the country’s reliance on nuclear energy given the country’s economic demands.