North Korean Fears of South Korean Culture
Kim Jong-un has called K-pop a ‘vicious cancer’ but whether it will destabilize the North Korean regime is impossible to say.
D.P. Elevates Conversations on Conscript Abuse
Netflix’s new TV show D.P. is jumpstarting widespread discussions about abusive conditions that many conscripts face in South Korea’s military.
E-commerce Start-ups Respond to the Pandemic
Existing internet ecosystem helped the private sector expand e-commerce services and respond to unexpected consumer needs.
Mindful Accommodation of New Families
Recent policies underscore how carefully the government is approaching new definitions of family structures.
The Implications of South Korea’s “Anti-Google Law”
South Korea’s new “anti-Google” law could have wider implications in a world where governments are trying to make sense of the new technologies.
Career Paths to the North Korean Politburo Part 3: Personalism, New Directions and Reading the Tea Leaves
As individuals virtually unknown to outsiders become appointed to North Korea’s Politburo, what helps to explain their metoric rise to power?
Korea’s Rapidly Expanding Gaming Industry
Korea’s ever-expanding gaming companies are looking to broaden their reach by turning to other areas in the entertainment space.
Career Paths to the North Korean Politburo Part 2: Toward Military-Civilian Fusion?
Recent appointments to North Korea’s Politburo straddle the economic-military divided and look something like China’s strategy of military-civilian fusion.
Public Scrutiny Around Criminal Sentencing
Public discourse in South Korea that advocates for heavier criminal sentencing is at odds with current legal norms in both Korea and abroad.