Building the Seoul Metro System, Part 1: Steel
Seoul’s near-optimal metro system was not built by accident. The government made an early commitment to building an extensive network of tracks.
Gaming Industry: Another Trial of “Welfare vs. Growth”
South Korea struggles to strike a balance between promoting an industry that has major growth potential and public health concerns outlined by the WHO.
Quiet over the Deportation of North Koreans
While human rights groups condemned the extradition, the disinterest of the South Korean people may reflect changing domestic attitudes towards North Korea.
South Korean Online Service Giants’ Submission
While international social media giants have resisted public pressure to change, Korean online portals have been more willing to restructure.
South Korea Chooses Market Stability Over Innovative Industries
Although the government promotes bio-health as a growth industry, the regulator’s warning to investors suggests t r y rket stability.
New Education Policy May Undermine Efforts to Reduce Inequality
The modification of college admission standards may intensify the housing demands in wealthier neighborhoods and exacerbate wealth inequality.
People-Centered Economy vs. Innovation
South Korean government is under pressure to come up with a “win-win” solution that accommodates innovation and employment.
Reports of Defector Dissatisfaction Raise Questions About Resettlement Process
Social challenges – rather than material privation – affect North Korean defectors during their resettlement in South Korea.
Fine Dust Continues to Cost South Korea
As Korea braces for another season of heavy fine dust, questions remain on whether the government’s new policies are addressing the root of the problem.
Calls to Ban Anonymous Online Comments Contradict Court Precedent
There is growing support to ban anonymous online comments – but this goes against legal precedent established by the constitutional court.