Koreans Vote for Continuity with the Ruling Party
The outcome of this year’s legislative election subverted assumptions that voters tend to support the opposition party to check the ruling party.
High Turnout Points to Policy Success
High voter turnout in the recent National Assembly election can be attributed to long-term effort to expand the pool of eligible voters.
Local Governments Further Expand Their Policy Scope
In response to fee increases by private food delivery apps, local governments are becoming direct participants in the service industry.
Two Prominent Defectors Elected to South Korean National Assembly
Two prominent North Korean defectors were elected to membership in South Korea’s National Assembly in elections held on April 15th.
Drive-Thru Screening Center for COVID-19
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19, medical staff are contributing creative ideas in overcoming the pandemic such as drive-thru screening.
How to Hold an Election During a Pandemic
Today, South Korea attempts to thread the needle, ensuring suffrage to all eligible voters while keeping uninfected voters safe from exposure.
How Does South Korea’s New Election System Work?
South Korea adopted a new election system for distributing legislative seats with the intention of making politics more inclusive. But will it work?
A New Debate Begins Around Medical Information
As the government uses patient information to contain the spread of COVID-19, a debate begins on whether individuals have a right to keep this data private.
Korea’s Effort to Expand the Number of Eligible Voters
Korea’s efforts to expand the number of eligible voters did not progress sufficiently to mitigate the effects of the ongoing health crisis.
Disrupting Supply Chains: Evidence on the Japan-Korea Conflict
The economic success of the Asia-Pacific has rested in no small measure on its finely-tuned supply chains.