Big Tech as Public Service Providers
Naver is further deepening its importance to Korean society by not only becoming a provider of services but also public safety.
South Korea carries on with the New Southern Policy
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korea’s interest in deepening its commercial and diplomatic relations with Southeast Asia has not changed.
Netflix’s Bet on Korean Content
The dystopian drama epitomizes how partnerships between multinational streaming giants and the local creative industry can become mutually beneficial.
Putting the Cart Before the Policy Horse
Pushed to advance modernization, Seoul plans to buy digital hardware for classrooms that many teachers do not think will help advance students learn.
South Korea’s Trade Vulnerabilities on Display
After prolonged focus on managing the trade balance, South Korea is caught off guard by the U.S. government’s new approach to international trade.
A New Status for South Korea as a Global Health Leader?
Despite Korea’s early successes in containing the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent survey suggests that fewer Americans see South Korea as an ideal partner in global health challenges than they did in 2020.