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.
Downside of South Korean Centralized Education System
Preparation for nationwide remote schooling reveals that the centralized South Korean education system lacks adaptive capacity.
The Impact of Covid-19 in South Korea
The degree of cooperation with government authorities and the sense of mutual solidarity displayed by South Koreans is impressive.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the South Korean National Assembly Election
With the global pandemic impacting every aspect of our lives, we are seeing different campaign scenes ahead of the April 15 National Assembly election.
Changes to the School Calendar Still Off-limits
Despite significant postponements to the current semester due to COVID-19, the public remains resistant to major changes that affect the public school calendar.
The Growing Role of Local Governments in South Korea
The coronavirus outbreak has afforded provincial governments an opportunity to further expand their fiscal toolkits and shape the local economy.
Small and Medium Enterprises In the Spotlight as Efficient Exporters
The response to the global pandemic has helped shift the narrative around small and medium enterprises, presenting them as more efficient exporters than their larger peers.
How South Koreans view Their Government’s COVID-19 Response
Korea received glowing international media coverage for its efforts to contain the virus and reduce the death toll, but the domestic reaction is more mixed.