The Impact of COVID-19 on the South Korean National Assembly Election
With the global pandemic impacting every aspect of our lives, we are seeing different campaign scenes ahead of the April 15 National Assembly election.
North Korea and the COVID Crisis: The Sanctions Angle
China and South Korea are best positioned to play a role in helping North Korea, and should exploit the discretion they are being given to act.
United Nations Questions North and South Korea on Forced Return of Fishermen to the North
On November 7, 2019, the South Korean government delivered two North Korean fishermen to North Korean officials at the Demilitarized Zone at Panmunjom.
Changes to the School Calendar Still Off-limits
Despite significant postponements to the current semester due to COVID-19, the public remains resistant to major changes that affect the public school calendar.
North Korea’s Problem with the Covid-19 Truth
Pyongyang has taken extensive steps to protect against the COVID-19. 180 countries and territories have declared that they have cases, why can’t North Korea?
The Growing Role of Local Governments in South Korea
The coronavirus outbreak has afforded provincial governments an opportunity to further expand their fiscal toolkits and shape the local economy.
Small and Medium Enterprises In the Spotlight as Efficient Exporters
The response to the global pandemic has helped shift the narrative around small and medium enterprises, presenting them as more efficient exporters than their larger peers.
How South Koreans view Their Government’s COVID-19 Response
Korea received glowing international media coverage for its efforts to contain the virus and reduce the death toll, but the domestic reaction is more mixed.
South Korea and a COVID-19 Financial Crisis: Part 2 – Tools and Cooperation
The strength of Korean institutions has enabled administrations to identify external risks and pursue policies to prepare for a COVID-19 financial crisis.