The Peninsula
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.
The limited capacity to shape corporate governance
Korea View
July 21, 2021
The government’s focus on enabling parents to work longer hours suggests its ability to shape corporate culture is limited.
How digitalization is leaving the elderly behind
Korea View
July 19, 2021
The older generations in Korea are struggling to keep up with services that are being digitalized in response to the pandemic.
Erosion of Data Privacy?
Korea View
July 15, 2021
Recent scandals involving encrypted communication and cryptocurrencies create an environment where politicians may demand restrictions on data privacy.
Backlash from teachers sparked by bad communication
Korea View
July 14, 2021
Poor guidance and communication from the government rile up teachers on new mandatory drug screening.
The role of Korean utilities in shaping the tech market
Korea View
July 7, 2021
Recent court ruling against Netflix demonstrates the key role that public utility providers will play in growing the local userbase of digital platforms.
Korean society’s heavy demands on young people
Korea View
July 6, 2021
The government relies on young, resourceful innovators to help society but also asks the youth to defer scarce benefits for others.
The commanding dissent of churches
Korea View
July 2, 2021
Christian groups’ minoritarian power has persistently prevented the passage of publicly supported anti-discrimination legislation.
Seoul’s Data-Driven Priority Setting
Korea View
July 1, 2021
In the backdrop of an unresolved pandemic, the Education Ministry increases school attendance ahead of schedule in response to new data.