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Opposition Party’s Unorthodox Strategy Lost Amidst Virus Concerns
Korea View
February 13, 2020
Voters sideline political maneuvering ahead of the legislative election and focus more on the government’s efforts to stop the Coronavirus.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2020
Yong Kwon
January 31, 2020
10 issues related to North Korea, South Korea, and U.S.-Korea relations that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in the year to come.
An Adversarial Media? Or Bad Public Policy?
Korea View
January 24, 2020
The government’s focus on attracting media cooperation reveals the administration’s belief that previous real estate policies had been scuttled by bad publicity.
Are Parliamentary Procedures to Blame?
Korea View
January 16, 2020
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
Korea View
January 14, 2020
Across the ideological spectrum, political parties are focused on securing the youth vote ahead of the crucial legislative elections in April.
Political Polarization in the National Assembly
Korea View
December 10, 2019
The most recent stalemate in the National Assembly exposes the ongoing division between the two major parties and its ramifications on the country.
Politicians under Pressure to Retire
Korea View
December 3, 2019
Growing number of people from both sides of the political spectrum are demanding the leading political parties to put forward new faces.
Administration’s Response to Demographic Shift May Alienate Young Men
Korea View
October 11, 2019
The government's public relations campaign aims to address disaffection among young men who are chafing under military service obligations.
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