South Korea’s Mixed Message to Immigrants
While recognizing the economic benefits of foreign workers, South Korea is still hesitant to take steps that would integrate immigrants into society.
Are Parliamentary Procedures to Blame?
The lawmakers’ failure to pass a number of highly sensitive laws in 2019 has revived discussions around reforming legislative rules.
Political Parties Move to Attract Younger Voters
Across the ideological spectrum, political parties are focused on securing the youth vote ahead of the crucial legislative elections in April.
Climate Change is Critical to Assuring U.S. leadership on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia
The United States can show true leadership in Northeast Asia by making climate change its primary security concern and compete with China in a positive way.
More Pronounced Online Crimes in South Korea
South Korea is experiencing sharp increases in the number of cybercrime, particularly on the dark web.
Political Polarization in the National Assembly
The most recent stalemate in the National Assembly exposes the ongoing division between the two major parties and its ramifications on the country.
Emerging 5G industry in South Korea amid the U.S.-China Trade Conflict
As the U.S. government monitors China’s advances in 5G, Huawei’s presence as a 5G vendor in South Korea has created a dilemma.
National Defense Prioritized over K-pop
After a long deliberation process, the Korean government denied exemptions to K-pop stars which may be just the first of many difficult decisions for an aging Korean population.
Politicians under Pressure to Retire
Growing number of people from both sides of the political spectrum are demanding the leading political parties to put forward new faces.
The Koreas, Together Alone
It is difficult to recall a moment where the two Koreas were simultaneously more isolated from the other countries of the region.