Economic Leverage Hits A Dead End in North Korea
North Korea continues to rebuff South Korea’s overtures for diplomatic engagement despite promises of economic assistance.
Spotify’s Entry Indicates How Seoul Shapes Competition
Unlike other platforms like Uber, Spotify does not threaten any domestic stakeholders and offers more advantages to Korean firms.
Renewed ROK-Japan Tensions with Court Decision on Comfort Women
A court ruling on wartime legacy potentially reignites tensions with Japan in spite of South Korea’s foreign policy aims.
Prospects for U.S. Humanitarian Aid to North Korea in the COVID Era
By Robert R. King The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service a few days ago published a working paper updating and reassessing international food…
Cabinet Reshuffle to Reflect Focus on North Korea
Moon Jae-in’s former special envoy to North Korea is expected to coordinate Pyongyang engagement with the Biden administration.
Korea Aims to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2050
President Moon Jae-in pledged in October 2020 that Korea will reach carbon neutrality by 2050, joining a number of European countries and Japan. With China…
The Government Faces Pressure to Prosecute and Save Corporations
The Korean government is in the awkward position of attempting to prop up the economy through flagship corporations while holding them accountable.
The Government Changes Tune on Housing Policy
The Moon Jae-in administration responds to the failure of existing policy to address public demand for more affordable housing.