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The Peninsula blog is a project of the Korea Economic Institute. It is designed to provide a wide ranging forum for discussion of the foreign policy, economic, and social issues that impact the Korean peninsula.
Changes in South Korea’s Workplace Culture
Korea View
October 29, 2019
Despite its limits, the new anti-harassment law appears to be having a positive impact on South Korea's workplace culture.
Strikes Without Bite
Korea View
October 28, 2019
Laws requiring metro workers to minimize disruptions to public transportation during strikes are reflective of the adversarial environment facing unions.
Discussion around Crime Investigations Reveal Growing Sensitivity to Individual Rights
Korea View
October 8, 2019
High-profile uses of DNA samples to identify criminals have raised concerns around individual privacy.
Robust Online Political Discourse Carries Side Effects
Korea View
September 26, 2019
Many partisan internet users are engaging in an arms race to manipulate search tools rather than engaging in substantive policy discussions.
Deepening Demographic Challenge Complicates Positive Economic Data
Korea View
September 19, 2019
Consequences of an aging population lurk beneath the calm surface of low unemployment rates and the government’s healthy fiscal position.
South Korean Pitching Prospects Make Strong Impression
Troy Stangarone
September 9, 2019
With minor league baseball’s regular season concluded, here are some South Korean players who might be playing in the majors in the years ahead.
South Koreans Debate the Government’s Role in Shaping Social Morality
Korea View
August 22, 2019
Mobilization around the push to ban sex dolls suggests that concerns around social morality could become a wedge issue in Korean politics.
Moon Takes on the Housing Market
Korea View
August 14, 2019
The Moon administration looks to tackle a social issue that has eluded previous governments.
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