The Past, Present, and Future of Capital Punishment in South Korea
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has called for the Korea to join the coalition of OECD states in outlawing state-sanctioned executions.
Demographic Decline in South Korea
If the current drop in the fertility rate persists South Korea’s population is expected to begin declining by 2027, an alarmingly early date.
Tertiary Impact of Higher U.S. Tariffs Imposed on China
Higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese products leave Korea’s economy vulnerable to this trade fight because many Chinese products incorporate parts from Korea.
Are Moon and Trump Divided on North Korea?
There has been growing concern a gap is emerging between Washington and Seoul over relations with Pyongyang. If this gives you déjà vu you’re not alone.
In Search of South Korean Science Diplomacy
At the moment, politics constrains the matter of diplomatic negotiations with North Korea. The solution is science diplomacy.
U.S.-Korea Trade Imbalance Continues to Dramatically Decline
The U.S. trade deficit through October with the world expanded by 11 percent, but Korea bucked this trend by declining 22 percent to just $15.1 billion.
What Does the New NAFTA Agreement Mean for Korean Auto Makers?
The initial agreement announced to revise NAFTA includes proposed changes to automobile trade in North America that have implications for Hyundai and Kia.
Why Was Austria’s Intelligence Cooperation with South Korea Exposed?
A South Korean effort to gain intelligence on its neighbor to the North may have been exposed by the Austrian government.
The Challenges of a Second Minimum Wage Increase in South Korea
The Korean government announced on July 14 that it will raise the minimum wage next year by 10.9% to 8350 won ($7.40), following a 16.9% increase this year.
South Korean Economic Concerns Dampen Moon’s Approval Ratings
For the first time in his presidency, South Korean President Moon Jae-in has seen his approval ratings fall below 60 percent as economic issues rise to the forefront of public concern.