Seoul’s Data-Driven Priority Setting
In the backdrop of an unresolved pandemic, the Education Ministry increases school attendance ahead of schedule in response to new data.
Improvements in military service without accountability
The South Korean military is relying on surface-level fixes for long-standing problems that affect the health and well-being of soldiers.
Korean Interests in Peace and Stability Around the Taiwan Strait
While Korea has been reluctant to sign on to initiatives that challenge China, experts say it will be harder for Seoul to continue making that choice.
Pursuing ambitious targets, the government forgets its constituents
There is resistance to Green New Deal initiatives due to the government’s poor communication and assurance to the citizenry.
South Korean Government focuses on finding scapegoats
Following the scandal around public sector employees engaging in property speculation, the government is focused on damage control.
Insufficient public review of labor standards
Recent labor regulations have not created safe and sustainable environments for workers due to a lack of government enforcement.
What President Biden Can Learn from Korea’s Progressives
Moon Jae-in’s administration provides an instructive case study of what hurdles Biden might expect to a progressive agenda and how he might navigate them.
Backlash Against A Path to Citizenship
Policies designed to make citizenship easier for the children of permanent residents have been met with anti-Chinese sentiments.
Backlash to Gender Inclusivity
Political actors who oppose the government’s push to encourage greater female participation in the economy are gaining ground.
The OECD Projects that Korea’s Recovery will Continue
The May OECD Economic Outlook projects that Korea’s economy will increase 3.8% in 2021, significantly faster than its March outlook of 3.3%.