10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2021
We were reminded last year that it can be difficult to anticipate the events that will dominate any given year. As 2020 began, few people…
Does Korea’s Plan to Address the Demographic Crisis Consider Women?
The government’s efforts to boost the childbirth rate fall short of the public’s desire for conditions that allow women to maximize their family planning choices.
The Friction Between Employment and Property
The government’s new proposal to protect Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) comes into conflict with property owners.
Challenges and Successes on the Korean Peninsula in 2020
South Korea in 2020 faced difficult challenges both off and on the Korean Peninsula. As in other states, the coronavirus pandemic took center stage by…
Lawmakers Make an Economic Argument for Relocating the National Assembly
The ruling party doubles down on the claim that relocating the capital from Seoul to Sejong City would benefit the national economy.
Public Health and Economics at Odds in Korea’s Vaccination Debate
The government faces pressure from the business community to accelerate the vaccine distribution plan despite concerns around the drugs’ potential risks.
Korea Pursues National Exams Despite the Pandemic
Despite increasing infection cases, South Korea’s national college entry exam was carried out as scheduled with joint civil and governmental efforts.
The 52-hour Work Week Comes Under Pressure From SMEs
With the small firms under economic pressure, the lawmakers look for space to roll back some of the promises made to employees on maximum working hours.
Protecting South Korean Children
The South Korean government’s push to expand the rights of children clashes with its passive approach to the prevalence of abuse at home.
Trade Competitiveness and Corporate Monopolies
For an export-dependent economy like South Korea, the pursuit of trade efficiency can lead to the concentration of corporate power.