Beyond the Data: South Korea’s Birth Rate
One of the most prominent policy and social problems plaguing the Republic of Korea today is a declining birth rate.
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2022
10 issues on South Korean politics, U.S.-Korea relations, the region, and North Korea that will have an impact on the Korean peninsula in 2022.
The Korea Wave and the Japanese Wall: The Limits of Korean Soft Power
One of Korea’s strongest capabilities is its soft power, but there are limitations to what objectives the Korean government can achieve using Hallyu.
How Korea’s Next President Will Approach Tech
The campaign for the March presidential election has been marred with partisan attacks and personal scandals that are reflective of the deeply seated fissures in…
Korea’s Potential Growth Rate has Fallen to Around 2%
South Korea’s potential growth rate has slowed as its economic performance has approached that of high-income countries and its population ages.
North Korea Human Rights and South Korea’s Upcoming Presidential Election
On March 9, South Korean voters will select their next president for a five-year term. The South Korean constitution limits presidents to a single term,…
Seoul’s Dependence on Coal Imports
Indonesia’s ban on coal exports reiterates Seoul’s vulnerability to external supply chain shocks – and limits to its goal of reducing carbon emissions.
Conventional Economic Promise Boost Polling
Presidential Candidate Lee Jae-myung’s economic promises appeal to moderate voters and boost his electability.